Social District The Social District increases and expands the economic vitality of our Downtown for residents, property owners, business owners and visitors.

A social district is a specific area in which alcoholic beverages are allowed to be carried in open containers on the street.

No. Drinks must be consumed from the official “Downtown Salisbury Social District” cup received at drink purchase (and hold no more than 16 oz.) location. Each business will label the cup with a Downtown Salisbury Social District (DSSD) sticker to identify where the cup was purchased.

No. All alcoholic beverages must be purchased from ABC-permitted establishments located within the Downtown Salisbury Social District, carried in the approved cup, and must be consumed within the District.

Monday through Sunday between the hours of 12:00 p.m. and 12:00 a.m.

Within the Bell Tower Green Park, Monday through Sunday, during park hours of operation.

No. Check the sticker in the retailer’s window to see if beverages are sold or allowed inside of the establishment. Look for the “Downtown Salisbury Social District” sticker at the door/window.

The boundary of the DSSD will have signs posted. Please see the map below for where to expect signs at the boundary of the District. This map is also available on the Downtown Salisbury website, accessed via the QR code on all social district signs.

No. All alcohol in open containers must be disposed of before exiting the District or entering a vehicle.

No. You must dispose of your DSSD cup prior to entering a business or location that holds an ABC permit.

Some retail shops will allow you to bring your drink inside their store, please check the window of the store for a “Participating” or “Non-Participating” DSSD sticker.

You can dispose of your DSSD cup in any trash can on the street, or trash cans provided for use by the public within a business.

Please contact the Salisbury Police Department at 911.