ZitatCity officials in Philadelphia have announced a six-month freeze on all large events on public property, with the chief exception of protests, in a bid to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney said at a press conference Tuesday that the prohibition on gatherings over 50 people held on public property will be in effect through February 28, 2021.
“I know this news will be disappointing for many Philadelphians, it was not an easy decision to make,” Kenney said at the press conference. “But as we continue to battle COVID-19 and try to restore some sense of normalcy in our city, we know there will be many difficult decisions to come.”
Festivals, parades, concerts, carnivals, fairs, and flea markets are among the types of events that are covered by the moratorium. Gatherings related to the expression of First Amendment rights, such as protests, are exempt from the ban, Kenney said, adding that events with fewer than 25 participants held on private property will be allowed, as long as they follow public health guidelines. Also exempt from the ban are outdoor gatherings like family picnics or outdoor weddings that are not publicly advertised, provided they have fewer than 50 pre-registered guests.
ZitatCity officials in Philadelphia have announced a six-month freeze on all large events on public property, with the chief exception of protests, in a bid to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney said at a press conference Tuesday that the prohibition on gatherings over 50 people held on public property will be in effect through February 28, 2021.
“I know this news will be disappointing for many Philadelphians, it was not an easy decision to make,” Kenney said at the press conference. “But as we continue to battle COVID-19 and try to restore some sense of normalcy in our city, we know there will be many difficult decisions to come.”
Festivals, parades, concerts, carnivals, fairs, and flea markets are among the types of events that are covered by the moratorium. Gatherings related to the expression of First Amendment rights, such as protests, are exempt from the ban, Kenney said, adding that events with fewer than 25 participants held on private property will be allowed, as long as they follow public health guidelines. Also exempt from the ban are outdoor gatherings like family picnics or outdoor weddings that are not publicly advertised, provided they have fewer than 50 pre-registered guests.