Downtown Roanoke refreshment zone extended until Sept. 25

It was initially set to end on July 31

ROANOKE, Va. – Those looking to enjoy their favorite alcoholic beverage outdoors in downtown Roanoke will now have until late September to do so.

Downtown Roanoke, Inc. announced in a Facebook post that its Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area has been extended through Sept. 25.

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It was initially set to end on July 31, but people liked it so much that officials decided to let it last a bit longer.

The Refreshment Zone ABC license allows visitors 21 and older to walk and shop in the designated outdoor refreshment zone while enjoying a drink from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

See the Refreshment Zone and participating businesses below:

Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area in downtown Roanoke (WSLS)

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