LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – Between Cinco de Mayo and fewer restrictions on business, there are signs of change in the valley, especially in downtown Las Vegas.
To attract even more people, the city is proposing an incentive package to bring more craft breweries to Brewery Row.
“There are so many new businesses down here right now, restaurants in particular, and this whole art area has just gotten really busy,” said a passerby named Frank.
There are also new signs of life in the Las Vegas Arts District as companies welcome even more customers back before what is expected to be a busy night.
“It’s absolutely beautiful now, especially on days like this,” says Frank. “You have Cinco De Mayo later that afternoon [so] You will have people partying and having a good time. “
“Hopefully tonight it’s going to be crazy, just responsibly crazy,” said Alexander Yang.
This is the first popular holiday since the capacity limits were increased to 80% and social distancing was reduced to 3 feet.
“It’s a little quieter for things to return to normal in some way,” said Yang. “It looks like everything is getting better.”
As vaccination rates rise, the city of Las Vegas is getting a glimpse into the future of the Downtown Art’s District.
A bill was introduced at Wednesday’s city council meeting to temporarily waive certain alcoholic beverage royalties for businesses on the recently launched Las Vegas Brewery Row.
Wyndee Forrest, owner of Craft Haus Brewery and president of the Nevada Craft Brewers Association, thinks this is a great idea.
“We are being vaccinated more and more and traveling is opening up again. We are really ready to see a surge in beer tourism, ”said Forrest. I think the founding of Las Vegas Brewery Row will really support this and bring the recognition Southern Nevada so deserves. “
The incentive package will be discussed later this month at the Las Vegas City Council meeting on May 19th.
