Boone County will now allow alcohol sales at parks for special events

BURLINGTON, Ky. — People in Boone County will now be able to buy and consume alcoholic drinks at county parks for special events.

While the change has drawn some pushback from residents, one county commissioner said alcohol sales will be highly controlled, and will benefit the county.

Commissioner Jesse Brewer, who led the effort to change the ordinance, said this will not turn parks into party zones, despite the concerns some residents have raised. For example, he said, drinks will be limited to beer and wine, not hard liquor. And drinking will be limited to restricted areas within parks.

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