Friday, August 20, 2010
Open Alcoholic Beverages At Equestrian Games
KENTUCKy...
Open alcoholic beverage containers will be allowed in large parts of downtown Lexington as the city celebrates the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.
Lexington Special Events Coordinator Penny Ebel said the festival zone designation will be in effect for 17 days, starting Sept. 24 -- the day before the Games begin --and lasting through Oct. 10.
The festival will bring entertainment, arts and crafts and other activities to three downtown locations each day.
Alcohol will also be for sale at the Kentucky Horse Park during the games.
National federations from 58 countries have submitted nominations for the games, scheduled for the Kentucky Horse Park Sept. 25-Oct. 10.
Open alcoholic beverage containers will be allowed in large parts of downtown Lexington as the city celebrates the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.
Lexington Special Events Coordinator Penny Ebel said the festival zone designation will be in effect for 17 days, starting Sept. 24 -- the day before the Games begin --and lasting through Oct. 10.
The festival will bring entertainment, arts and crafts and other activities to three downtown locations each day.
Alcohol will also be for sale at the Kentucky Horse Park during the games.
National federations from 58 countries have submitted nominations for the games, scheduled for the Kentucky Horse Park Sept. 25-Oct. 10.