The following locations have been designated as eligible Entertainment Zones:

1. Sharks Way –W. St. John St. between N. Montgomery St. and N. Almaden Blvd; N. Almaden Blvd. between W. St. John St. and Santa Teresa St.; Santa Teresa St. between N. Almaden Blvd. and W. St. John St.; and W. St. John St. between Santa Teresa St. and Terraine St. /Almaden Ave.
2. Little Italy – N. Almaden Blvd. between W. Julian St. and W. St. John St.
3. San Pedro Street –San Pedro St. from W. Santa Clara to W. St. John St., and fronting northbound sidewalk of W. Santa Clara St between Almaden Ave and N. San Pedro.
4. Post Street (Qmunity) – Between S. Market St. and S. First St.
5. South First Street – S. First Street between San Carlos St. and E. Reed St.
6. Fountain Alley – Between S. First St. and S. Second St.
7. Paseo de San Antonio (1–4) – Between S. Fourth St. and S. Market St.
8. Alum Rock –Alum Rock Ave. between N. 31st St. and Silcreek Dr., and King Rd. between E. San Fernando St. and Alum Rock Ave.

Entertainment Zones are only activated during permitted special events, with specific operating hours set by the conditions of the Outdoor Special Event Permit. However, an Entertainment Zone may only operate between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 11:59 p.m. Sales or consumption of to-go alcoholic beverages outside of these hours is prohibited, regardless of the event permit hours. Participating businesses must also comply with the operating hours of their individual ABC license, even if the special event is permitted outside of those hours.

• Businesses may only sell to-go alcoholic beverages within the approved hours of their ABC license and within the permitted event hours.
• Sales or consumption of to-go beverages outside the 8:00 a.m.–11:59 p.m. window is prohibited.

Age Verification

• Patrons of all ages may enter the zone.
• Only patrons 21 and over may purchase or consume alcoholic beverages.
• All patrons consuming alcohol must wear a wristband identifying them as 21+. All participating businesses must use a single, uniform wristband style agreed upon before the event.
• ID checks and wristband distribution may occur at:
  • Point of sale (by business staff)
  • Designated entrance or check-in stations
  • Roaming ID/wristband stations within the zone

Safety & Security

• Each participating business is responsible for maintaining safety within and around their premises.
• A Security Plan must be submitted with the Outdoor Special Event Application and approved by San José Police Department (SJPD).
• During the event, each business must have at least one staff member on-site who:
  • Is familiar with the security and management plans
  • Can produce those plans upon request
• If a violent incident occurs, or if SJPD responds to a call connected to the Entertainment Zone, the business or the event permit holder must submit an incident report to SJPD within 24 hours.

• Clear signage must be posted at every entrance and exit to the zone.
• Signage must clearly state: “No Alcoholic Beverages Beyond This Point”
• Signs must be highly visible and well-lit for nighttime events.

• Alcohol purchased in one location must remain in the Entertainment Zone and may not be brought into other businesses or be taken outside the Entertainment Zone boundaries.
• Only ABC licensed restaurants, bars, breweries, and wineries may sell open container alcohol for Entertainment Zone consumption.
• Licensed businesses must comply with their existing ABC license conditions for the type of beverages they can serve and their hours
• All participating businesses must submit an annual registration to the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC).