Welcome to the Les Cheneaux Social District
Discover local businesses and connect with the community participating in the Social District in both Cedarville and Hessel! Find information on rules, times, the dos and don'ts, and where you can participate here!
Information for anyone 21+ older!
Social District Information
On July 1, 2020, Governor Whitmer signed House Bill 5781 into law creating the Social District Permit. The governing body of a local governmental unit may designate a Social District within its jurisdiction.
Qualified licensees whose licensed premises are contiguous to the Commons Area within the Social District, and that have been approved for and issued a Social District Permit, may sell alcoholic liquor (beer, wine, mixed spirit drink, spirits, or mixed drinks) on their licensed premises to customers who may then consume the alcoholic liquor within the Commons Area of the Social District.
The State of Michigan currently has over 40 counties and 105 cities with an active social district.
How to enjoy the social district
Order Your Favorite Drink
Purchase your favorite adult beverage in a Social District cup at a participating establishment
Drink Within Designated Areas
Enjoy your beverage within the designated Social District Common Area
Discard Your Empty
Dispose of your Social District cup in an appropriate trash receptacle when empty- no refills
Enjoy During Open Times
Enjoy the Social District Monday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
About the Social District
The Dos
The Don'ts
The Don'ts
- Buy your drink from a participating business
- Tip the Bartender and Servers
- Drink on designated sidewalks downtown
- Drink in designated public parks downtown, and the Commons
- Properly dispose of cup after finishing, no refills
- Understand just because a business is participating and the Social District is open it is up to the business if they are currently going to serve SD drinks at any given time
- Drink Responsibly. Being drunk in public is still an offense underMCL 750.1671 (E).
The Don'ts
The Don'ts
The Don'ts
- Bring your drink into another business or outdoor dining area
- Go outside of the designated Social District Boundary with your drink
- Share your drink with anyone under 21
- Bring your own alcohol into the Social District
- Drink while in the road unless an approved event is in progress
- Drink in the street even when crossing. Only when the street is closed for an Approved Downtown Event can you drink in the designated street.
Proposed Social District Boundaries & FAQ's
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