Anoka Social District now open year-round

After two years of experimentation, the Anoka Social District is ready to operate year-round.

Initially opened in 2023, the Anoka Social District operated for 30 days, allowing shoppers in the designated “Social District” to purchase alcoholic beverages from licensed vendors and walk around with them from business to business.

Following the success of the 2023 pilot program, the city of Anoka expanded the zone’s operating time to 5 months and will now operate year-round, with the exception of the Anoka Halloween parades.

“With the success of the program in previous years and minimal issues, we, and the licensed establishments, are ready to open the social district all year long,” Community Development Director Doug Borglund said. “This will provide visitors with additional opportunities for sipping and strolling during the fall, winter and spring in downtown Anoka.”

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