Lakewood Bars Can Extend Last Call For MLB All-Star Game

LAKEWOOD, OH — With Major League Baseball bringing the All-Star Game to Cleveland from July 5 to July 10, Lakewood bars and liquor permit holders will be able to extend their last call hours with a special permit.

The All-Star Game and its festivities qualify as a "major event" based on Ohio law. That means liquor permit holders can extend their last call hours to 4 a.m.

The last time Lakewood establishments could extend their last call was during the Republican National Convention.

To apply for the special "major event" waiver, liquor permit holders need to apply for a "major event" waiver by noon on May 3. The application for the waiver is available online at the Department of Commerce — Division of Liquor Control's website.

Applications have to be completed and submitted to the Mayor's Office. The Mayor’s Office is located at City Hall, 12650 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood, Ohio 44107.