Pub Crawl Permits Revoked In DC Over Coronavirus Concerns

WASHINGTON, DC — Amid growing coronavirus concerns, D.C. officials have revoked all pub crawl permits for events scheduled to take place through March 31.

"The 6-0 decision by the Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Board was made based on guidance from the District's Department of Health (DOH) that all non-essential mass gatherings of more than 1,000 persons be cancelled to prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19)," the Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration said on Friday.

"Mayor's Orders 2020-045 and 2020-046 indicate that the spread of COVID-19 represents an imminent threat to the health, safety, and welfare of District residents that requires emergency protective actions to be undertaken by the District Government."

The permit revocation applies to three pub crawls events scheduled for Saturday, March 14. They are:

• The Shamrock Crawl 2020 (Dupont Circle)
• St. Patrick’s Day Crawl (Dupont Circle)
• Chase the Green Crawl (U Street)

Officials said pub crawl permits for events taking place in April and beyond remain in effect. Check out the Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administrations website and social channels for updates and contact event organizers with specific event question.