HomeMy Public PortalAboutTOL NR 2020-07-28 Temporary Sidewalk Dining Program
Town of Leesburg
News Release
For Immediate Release
Wednesday, July 29, 2020
Media Contact:
Leah Kosin, Assistant Public Information Officer
lkosin@leesburgva.gov • 703-771-2781
South King Street to Close on Friday and Saturday Evenings for
Outdoor Dining Program in Downtown Leesburg
Temporary street closure allows downtown restaurants to expand seating
capacity.
Leesburg, VA (July 29, 2020) – Beginning on July 31, South King Street, from Market to Loudoun
streets, will be closed on Friday and Saturday evenings through October 24, 2020, weather
permitting.
The purpose of the street closure is to allow downtown restaurants to create temporar y
outdoor dining areas. Participating restaurants this weekend include Black Hoof Brewing
Company, Delirium Café, Echelon Wine Bar, King Street Oyster Bar, Leesburg Gourmet, and The
Wine Kitchen.
Outdoor dining hours will be from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., but t he street will be closed beginning at
3:30 p.m. There will be designated on-street parking spaces for delivery and pickup on East and
West Market Street, adjacent to the King Street intersection.
Customers will not be allowed to congregate in the street and must maintain proper social
distancing at all times. There will be no live performances or other outdoor entertainment,
however, customers are encouraged to visit downtown shops while waiting to dine.
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