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Pennsylvania Bill Proposes 4 AM Bar Hours for 250th Celebration

3/27/2026

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Pennsylvania proposes Senate Bill 1218 to extend bar hours to 4 a.m. for 40 days during America's 250th birthday celebrations.
Businesses can apply for a "Philadelphia 250 permit" for a $500 fee.
State Sen. Joe Picozzi said the bill could help local businesses during FIFA World Cup influx, expected to bring $770 million.
Philadelphia restaurateur Teddy Sourias noted opportunities from the event, including a mobile jumbotron at Uptown Beer Garden.

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Pennsylvania proposes Senate Bill 1218 to extend bar hours to 4 a.m. for 40 days during America's 250th birthday celebrations.
Businesses can apply for a "Philadelphia 250 permit" for a $500 fee.
State Sen. Joe Picozzi said the bill could help local businesses during FIFA World Cup influx, expected to bring $770 million.
Philadelphia restaurateur Teddy Sourias noted opportunities from the event, including a mobile jumbotron at Uptown Beer Garden.