The Mayor has announced that New Orleans will enter Phase 3.2 of the gradual re-opening of the city.
Of course all activities during the stages of Phase 3 must still include the crucial tenets of disease control, including masks required in public except during personal recreation and strict social distancing.
Changes in Phase 3.2, which will go into effect at 6 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, include the following pertaining to music:
- Indoor live entertainment will be allowed with a Special Event Permit in restaurants, indoor event venues, and concert halls. Singing, karaoke, and wind-blown instruments are still prohibited indoors.
- Outdoor stadiums and large arenas will be allowed to have 25% permitted occupancy or 500 individuals, whichever is fewer.
- Concert halls will be allowed to open for timed, seated events at 50% of permitted occupancy or 250 individuals, whichever is fewer, with approval from the State Fire Marshal and the City’s Department of Safety and Permits. Singing, karaoke, and wind-blown instruments are prohibited indoors and alcohol sales are limited to the hours of 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Street Performers and Buskers shall be allowed to perform on public rights-of-way. Street performers and buskers are encouraged to maintain small audiences that are wearing face coverings and social distancing. Face coverings must be worn by performers unless speaking, singing or using wind-blown instrument as a part of the performance.
For more information, visit ready.nola.gov/reopening.
