The City of Des Moines has announced it will be blocking off parts of downtown to create an entertainment experience. Between May 21 and Sept. 4, each Friday and Saturday parts of Court Avenue will be closed to traffic. This will allow for outdoor seating, vendors and live music in the streets. The “entertainment zone” will be for those ages 21 and up. There will be no charge to enter the entertainment district, but IDs will be required to gain access. It will close a two-block area around Court Avenue and Third Street between 9 p.m. and 2 a.m. It will prevent some areas of on-street parking, but visitors are encouraged to use nearby parking ramps.“This is a similar approach that other cities including Milwaukee and Kansas City have in place at a popular bar and restaurant districts and have proved to be successful. Additionally, the added security will ensure patrons feel safe while visiting the Court Avenue district,” said Polk County Board of Supervisor Tom Hockensmith. The first weekend will coincide with the Dew Tour which will be hosted at the Lauridsen Skatepark.
DES MOINES, Iowa —
The City of Des Moines has announced it will be blocking off parts of downtown to create an entertainment experience.
Between May 21 and Sept. 4, each Friday and Saturday parts of Court Avenue will be closed to traffic. This will allow for outdoor seating, vendors and live music in the streets.
The “entertainment zone” will be for those ages 21 and up. There will be no charge to enter the entertainment district, but IDs will be required to gain access.
It will close a two-block area around Court Avenue and Third Street between 9 p.m. and 2 a.m. It will prevent some areas of on-street parking, but visitors are encouraged to use nearby parking ramps.
“This is a similar approach that other cities including Milwaukee and Kansas City have in place at a popular bar and restaurant districts and have proved to be successful. Additionally, the added security will ensure patrons feel safe while visiting the Court Avenue district,” said Polk County Board of Supervisor Tom Hockensmith.
The first weekend will coincide with the Dew Tour which will be hosted at the Lauridsen Skatepark.