{"id":156434,"date":"2026-04-03T16:22:09","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T16:22:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/156434\/"},"modified":"2026-04-03T16:22:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T16:22:09","slug":"permits-open-for-philadelphia-bars-to-stay-open-until-4-a-m-during-2026-world-cup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/156434\/","title":{"rendered":"Permits open for Philadelphia bars to stay open until 4 a.m. during 2026 World Cup"},"content":{"rendered":"

Philadelphia bars that want special permission to stay open late in the spring and summer of 2026 can now apply for a permit, the city’s Department of Commerce said<\/a>.<\/p>\n

One week ago, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a bipartisan bill into law<\/a> allowing bars, restaurants and hotels to stay open two hours past their typical closing times<\/a> during special events coming up in 2026.<\/p>\n

The extended hours, if granted, would let businesses stay open until 4 a.m. between June 11 and July 20. During that time, Philadelphia will host six matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup<\/a> \u2014 and several watch parties<\/a>; the MLB All-Star game<\/a>, and Independence Day celebrations marking the 250th anniversary<\/a> of the United States.<\/p>\n

Businesses must first apply for a Philadelphia 250 permit from the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board, and ownership and management must attend a training session in person to be permitted to open with extended hours.<\/p>\n

The training will cover late-night staffing and supervision requirements, crowd management and safety strategies.<\/p>\n

Application fees are $500. The deadline is April 14, and materials\u00a0can be submitted on the city’s website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Philly allowed bars, restaurants and hotels that applied for special permits to stay open until 4 a.m. during the 2016 Democratic National Convention.<\/p>\n

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