"Unfortunately, if you die, you ain't coming back," Trager said. She noted the uptick in the spread of the new, more contagious mutations of COVID-19. Reducing patron loads should help reduce the threat of spreading COVID-19, Henry said.ĭistancing, masking and hand washing will be encouraged at Bike Week 2021.ĭaytona Beach City Commissioner Ruth Trager said she was torn by the Bike Week decision.
State law now allows bars and restaurants to operate at 100% capacity. I don’t know that we as a community can ask for much more than what they are willing to give.”
“But they’re now also saying that, you know, we’re willing to hold ourselves accountable and to reduce 40%. “Now they’re in a rough spot,” Henry said. Henry initially expressed reservations about supporting Bike Week 2021 in interviews leading up to Wednesday night’s meeting.Īs a result, bars and restaurants offered to voluntarily reduce their occupancies by 40%, major selling point for most commissioners. The commission cited health concerns last year when it snubbed Biketoberfest, a smaller annual bike rally.ĭaytona Beach Mayor Derrick L. They feared city leaders wouldn’t back Bike Week, withholding valuable permits for outdoor events. The City Commission's approval drew applause from business owners, restaurant servers, bartenders and others who depend on Bike Week’s annual revenue boost to survive.
IRON HORSE BIKE RALLY AND MUSIC FESTIVAL FREE
The Labette Community College Free Shuttle that will run continuously on Saturday, 10am-4pm. Labette Creek Crooners Barbershop Quartet Heritage Crafters Demonstrations and Sales Homemade items, community booths, and small businesses Katy Railroad “Golden Spikes” will host the “Howe House Griffins” from Emporia in a Vintage Base Ball game as part of the annual Katy Days celebration.Ģ021 Crafter Application (Online Version) Veterans Administration and VA Hospital Mobile Units. Katy Days Parade NEW DAY, NEW TIME! Friday, 6pm
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