A proposal to let some Denver nightclubs operate until 4am faces its first major test on Monday.
Why it matters: The change would mark a significant shift for Denver’s nightlife, potentially giving venues a boost as the city looks to strengthen its economy.
- Yes, but: Longer hours could also bring new safety and enforcement concerns.
State of play: The Denver City Council is expected to take a preliminary vote on the measure during its Monday meeting.
- The city’s licensing and consumer protection department is pitching the plan as a way to improve safety while easing regulations on entertainment venues.
How it works: The proposal would overhaul existing city laws by consolidating 14 licenses into three categories for late-night entertainment venues: limited, nightlife and adult.
Nightlife and adultlicenses would allow live entertainment until 4am, city documents show.
- Nightlife licenses would cover venues offering bands, DJs or dancing. Adult licenses would apply to venues like clubs with strippers.
The intrigue: Alcohol service would still end at 2am — following state law…