HENDERSON, KY, – The City of Henderson has announced the creation of “The Sunset
District” which will allow alcoholic drinks to be openly carried within certain areas of downtown. The
district will only be active when the City issues a permit for each event that wishes to use it.
The Sunset District begins at Elm Street between First Street and Third Street and stretches to Audubon
Mill Park, but does not include the remainder of the Henderson Riverfront.
Branded plastic cups can be purchased at participating bars and restaurants and filled with an alcoholic
drink “to go”. Patrons will also need to obtain a Sunset District armband after showing they’re 21 or
older.
This will allow patrons of downtown Henderson bars and restaurants the freedom to walk around
and discover what the downtown community has to offer with their beverage in hand.
Each person who visits The Sunset District is expected to adhere to the following rules:
- Alcohol may be carried, possessed and consumed on Downtown Henderson sidewalks, as indicated by
signage, and into City of Henderson alcohol licensed premises in The Sunset District during the
days/times sanctioned by a permitted special event. - Alcohol purchased in one alcoholic licensee establishment may not be taken into another alcohol
licensee establishment. - Alcohol must be purchased from a permitted licensed alcohol vendor within The Sunset District.
- No alcohol may be brought into The Sunset District from outside sources.
- Patrons walking with their beverage must use The Sunset District approved cups and must wear a
Sunset District arm band issued at the time of purchase of the alcohol. - Alcohol may not be taken outside The Sunset District for any reason.
- The Sunset District patrons must walk on sidewalks and may only cross streets using designated
crosswalks within The Sunset District. - All state and local laws are strictly enforced in The Sunset District including public intoxication and
disorderly conduct. - All alcohol vendors shall refuse to sell or provide a City approved cup with alcohol to any person or
persons visibly intoxicated. - All alcohol vendors shall refuse to sell or provide a City approved cup with alcohol to any person or
person who has not presented an ID proving they are at least 21 years of age and received a Sunset
District arm band. - All cups must be disposed of properly in waste or recycling containers. Littering is prohibited in The
Sunset District and will be strictly enforced.
The Sunset District is expected to attract locals and visitors of all ages. It will aid in the economic growth
of tourism within the City and capitalize on the revitalization taking place in downtown Henderson.
“We’re excited to see the results of this first year with the Sunset District, both for the business
community and for residents and visitors of the area,” said Henderson Chamber of Commerce Downtown Events and Communications Coordinator Clay Gillham. “Our Downtown has gained so much momentum recently, with new businesses opening, beautification projects, events, etc. Giving people one more
reason to hang around and enjoy our beautiful summer sunsets and lively evenings Downtown could be
a win for everyone.”
The first event to make use of The Sunset District will take place after the conclusion of Porchfest on
Saturday, June 3rd. The hours will be from 4 to 11 p.m.
For more information and to view a map of The Sunset District, visit hendersonky.gov.
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