Entertainment District photo

Entertainment Districts allow for spaces throughout the city where food and drink (including alcoholic beverages) can be consumed on the street.

The City of Edmonton is focused on creating vibrancy and giving  Edmontonians and visitors opportunities to have fun and enjoy local events throughout the year.

Entertainment Districts allow for spaces throughout the city where food and drink (including alcoholic beverages) can be consumed on the street.

This reduces red tape and helps transform our neighbourhoods into year-round destinations with an abundance of cultural vibrancy and expanded economic activity. 

In 2024, the City of Edmonton amended the Public Spaces bylaw to create an Entertainment District on Rice Howard Way. Engagement is underway currently to explore the opportunity for other Entertainment Districts across the city. 

Rice Howard Way Entertainment District

Entertainment District Map

Getting There

Rice Howard Way is located at (101A Ave) between 100 Street and 100A Street.

The closest LRT Station is Churchill Station (about a block away).

See programming

What is an Entertainment District?

The Government of Alberta has enacted legislation that allows municipalities to create a bylaw called an “Entertainment District”, with defined boundaries.

The Entertainment District designation allows patrons to take their drink from a licensed establishment out into the defined district.

This year’s pilot will help us shape what future Entertainment District events could look like across the city.

Drinking and Food

All drinks must be purchased from participating businesses along Rice Howard Way and in an approved to-go cup.

Drinks can be consumed anywhere within the district boundaries, but they must be disposed of before exiting.

You may not consume your own outside alcohol within the district. However, you are welcome to bring your own food or non-alcoholic beverages.

Activation

Any Entertainment District must be activated for events with the permission of the City of Edmonton and will generally take place during special events when the roadway is closed to traffic. 

The establishment of an Entertainment District allows these events to take place without any additional alcohol permits or fenced liquor consumption areas. 

Contact Us

Downtown Vibrancy Team