PKY Downtown Entertainment District - City of Paris, Kentucky

Welcome to the PKY Downtown Entertainment District, created to strengthen downtown Paris, support our local small businesses, and create a vibrant, welcoming destination for residents and visitors.

Spanning both sides of Main Street between 8th Street and Bank Row Street, the district invites guests to enjoy local dining, shopping, and community gathering spaces throughout the year.

What is the PKY Downtown Entertainment District?

The Entertainment District allows patrons at participating businesses to leave the establishment with an alcoholic beverage in a properly marked EDC cup and walk around freely within the district boundaries while enjoying your beverage. This program is intended to boost our downtown business and hospitality industries while drawing more people to downtown Paris.

District Boundaries

The district covers both sides of Main Street between 8th Street and Bank Row Street, including the length of Main Street between those points and the area surrounding Courthouse Square, along with Ardery Place and Bank Row Street from Main Street to High Street.

View official district borders and Courthouse Square perimeter.

Entertainment District Map (PDF)

Aerial map of downtown Paris with the Entertainment District boundary outlined in purple along Main Street and around Courthouse Square. Opens the map PDF.

For Participating Businesses

Participation Application (PDF)

Official application form for downtown liquor license holders requesting inclusion in the EDC program.

Business Participation Agreement (PDF)

Required compliance agreement detailing merchant standards, approved EDC cup usage, and municipal rules.

Business Participation Guide (PDF)

Step-by-step operational guide covering staff training, proper branding, and street boundary protocols.

Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)

Answers to common questions regarding district operating hours, security, non-alcoholic zones, and rules.

Non-Participant Notice (PDF)

Official window decal signage for downtown businesses choosing to opt out of allowing EDC beverages inside.

City Ordinance ORD 2024-35 (PDF)

The full legislative ordinance adopted by the City of Paris Board of Commissioners establishing district policy.

Questions

Have questions about participating in the PKY Downtown Entertainment District? Submit your inquiry to the City Administration office.

City Hall
525 High Street, Paris, KY 40361
Phone: 859-987-2110
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM