West Palm Beach Now Allowing Outdoor Events Requiring Permits Or City Services

From the City of West Palm Beach:

November 2, 2020

City of West Palm Beach Mayor Keith James has issued Executive Order (EO) 2020-15, which states that outdoor events requiring City services or permits may be conducted, providing:

• The applicant submits a plan that establishes enhanced COVID-19 protocols, taking into consideration the guidelines established by the CDC to prevent the spread at events and gatherings.
• The applicant will abide by the submitted protocols when conducting their event.
• The City reserves the right to revoke an issued permit in the event that the applicant is noncompliant with their COVID-19 plan or permit conditions, and to deny future events for these same reasons.

Indoor events held in City-owned/operated facilities will:

• Have a cap of 50% capacity with social distancing.
• Follow COVID-19 mitigation requirements set by the City in order to use above referenced facilities.

EO 2020-15 repeals EO 2020-01, which previously halted City-sponsored events drawing large audiences. To read the order in its entirety, please visit https://www.wpb.org/home/showdocument?id=2653. For questions, please call the City of West Palm Beach at (561) 822-2222 (TTY: 800-955-8771).

This press release was produced by the City of West Palm Beach. The views expressed are the author's own.