Five Points South to become Birmingham’s 3rd entertainment district

by: Ariel Cochran

Posted: Dec 17, 2019 / 01:57 PM CST / Updated: Dec 17, 2019 / 05:16 PM CST

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Birmingham City Council has announced the approval of a plan to make Five Points South an entertainment district. The district will allow the carrying of open containers of alcohol outside of establishments.

According to the Birmingham City Council, the designation will go into effect March 1, 2020.

Following a public hearing, the Council has unanimously approved a plan to make Five Points South Birmingham's third entertainment district, allowing for open containers of alcohol to be carried outside of establishments. This designation will go into effect March 1, 2020
— Bham City Council (@citycouncilbham) December 17, 2019

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