Downtown Marquette Social District
Information for anyone 21+
Learn all about the Downtown Marquette Social District, times, locations, rules, and participating businesses here.
Social District Information
On July 1, 2020, Governor Whitmer signed House Bill 5781 into law creating the Social District Permit. The governing body of a local governmental unit may designate a Social District within its jurisdiction. Qualified licensees whose licensed premises are contiguous to the Commons Area within the Social District, and that have been approved for and issued a Social District Permit, may sell alcoholic liquor (beer, wine, mixed spirit drink, spirits, or mixed drinks) on their licensed premises to customers who may then consume the alcoholic liquor within the Commons Area of the Social District.
The State of Michigan currently has over 40 counties and 105 cities with an active social district.
More Info Here : https://www.michigan.gov/lara/bureau-list/lcc/faq/social-districts
The Downtown Marquette Social District has been approved by and support from the Marquette City Commission and the MLLC.
This Map shows the Downtown Marquette Social District open daily, 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Social District captures all applicable businesses with an active on-premise liquor license in Downtown Marquette
Participating Businesses
424 N. Third St.
1106 N. Third St.
149 W. Baraga Ave
401 N. Third St.
139 W. Washington St.
154 W. Washington St.
136 W. Washington St.
105 E. Washington St.
1034 N. Third St.
230 N. Front St.
111 S. Third St.
114 W. Spring St.
Remies
111 S. Third St.
717 N. Third St.
726 N. Third St.
927 N. Third St.
The Vierling Restaurant & Marquette Harbor Brewery
119 S. Front St.
517 N. Third St.
How to Enjoy
ORDER
Your favorite adult beverage in a Social District cup at a participating establishment
DRINK
Your beverage within the designated Downtown Marquette Social District Common Area
DISCARD
Your Social District cup in an appropriate trash receptacle when empty- no refill
ENJOY
the Social District Monday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Please Be Respectful
Of the Social District and Its Rules
Of the Restaurants, Bars, and their Staff
Of Your Public Spaces
DO
Buy your drink from a participating business
Tip the Bartender and Servers
Drink on designated sidewalks downtown
Drink in designated public parks downtown, such as the Pocket Park, Rosewood Walkway, and the Marquette Commons
Properly dispose of cup after finishing, no refills
Understand just because a business is participating and the Social District is open it is up to the business if they are currently going to serve SD drinks at any given time
Drink Responsibly. Being drunk in public is still an offense underMCL 750.1671 (E).
DO NOT
Bring your drink into another business or outdoor dining area
Go outside of the designated Downtown Marquette Social District Boundary with your drink
Share your drink with anyone under 21
Bring your own alcohol into the Social District
Drink while in the road unless approved event is in progress
Bring your drink to the Ellwood Mattson Lower Harbor Park or Father Marquette Park
Drink in the street even when crossing. Only when the street is closed for an Approved Downtown Event can you drink in the designated street.
The municipality can revoke the Social District designation, temporally with proper notice given to business for events or permanently after at least one public hearing on the proposed revocation, if it is determined that the Social District was a public nuisance or threatened the health, safety, or welfare of the public.
Have questions? Email info@downtownmarquette.org
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Social District Boundary Sign
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![Social District Rules]()
Social District Rules
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![Social District Map]()
Social District Map
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Participating Business Door Sign
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Social District Door Boundary Sign
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Social District Beverage Containers
Maintenance Plan
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