DC considering 24-hour alcohol sales during Women's World Cup
WASHINGTON - The District could allow some bars to stay open 24/7 during the upcoming FIFA Women's World Cup.
The emergency legislation was introduced by Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie and approved by the council last week.
WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 21: England football fans cheer as England scores one of its six goals against Iran during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 at The Queen Vic on November 21, 2022 in Washington, DC. The United Kingdom-themed bar and restaurant j
It still needs to be signed by Mayor Muriel Bowser before you can factor it into your World Cup watch party plans.
DC bars allowed to stay open 24/7 during World Cup
Soccer's biggest tournament is right around the corner. The 2022 FIFA World Cup kicks off in November and venues like Public Bar Live are getting ready for the crowds coming in to catch the tournaments. FOX 5's Nana-Sentuo Bonsu spoke to locals about how they feel about bars staying open late.
D.C. leaders enacted a similar measure during the Men's World Cup in 2022.
The 2023 Women's World Cup starts July 20 and will air on FOX 5.