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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 temporary 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 the 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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