The City of St. John’s is reminding business owners within the boundaries of the Water Street Pedestrian Mall that outdoor events beyond the footprint of their business must be approved by the city.
A large gathering for a show on Water Street, Thursday night, mirrors images from George Street last month after the bars reopened: many people in a small area with little to no social distancing.
(Photos of crowds attending packed clubs on George Street, reportedly on the night of July 4th, are being widely shared on social media.)
Well-known musician Chris Andrews says one or two businesses can make it bad for everyone.
The city says no approval was given for the event. That has to be done through a “special event application.” The city has not approved any outdoor events in the Water Street Pedestrian Mall.
In a statement, the city says, “…the business community is reminded that any incidents that could compromise the health and safety of the public could impact the feasibility of the mall in the future.”
(Submitted photo.)
