Minneapolis prohibits open containers of alcohol on streets, sidewalks, parking lots, and in city parks unless served by a licensed concessionaire or under a special event liquor permit issued by the city.
Minneapolis incorporates Minnesota's open container restrictions and adds local rules in Title 4 of the city code on alcoholic beverages. Possessing an open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle on a public roadway violates Minn. Stat. 169A.35. On foot, open containers are barred in streets, sidewalks, parking ramps, and all Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board property, with limited exceptions for picnic permits in designated park areas. Special event street closures with city-issued liquor permits create temporary legal drinking zones during events such as Holidazzle, Aquatennial, and major festivals.
Open container violations are usually petty misdemeanors or misdemeanors under state and city law. In vehicles, drivers face additional licensing consequences. Park violations may include ejection plus citations from park police.
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