What you need to know about Cheyenne's downtown open container ordinance, now year

Jul 01, 2023

CHEYENNE — For Cheyenne residents that have been patiently waiting for the downtown open container ordinance to take effect, the wait is over.

Actually, the wait was over as of Jan. 1 — and as it stands, there won't be a waiting period ever again.

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Will Carpenter is the Wyoming Tribune Eagle's Arts and Entertainment/Features Reporter. He can be reached by email at [email protected] or by phone at 307-633-3135. Follow him on Twitter @will_carp_.

The city's open container ordinance is now in effect year-round, allowing residents and visitors to enjoy beer and wine while exploring downtown Cheyenne. It's an amendment that most local entities see as a great opportunity for the city, but there are some specific rules people must follow with the ordinance.

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