https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/a-last-minute-world-cup-perk-allowed-public-drinking-in-areas-of-cambridge-people-took-to-the-streetsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/a-last-minute-world-cup-perk-allowed-public-drinking-in-areas-of-cambridge-people-took-to-the-streetshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/a-last-minute-world-cup-perk-allowed-public-drinking-in-areas-of-cambridge-people-took-to-the-streets#u24732Sat, 04 Jul 2026 17:26:24 +0000Cambridge and other Massachusetts cities have expanded alcohol service hours and open container zones for the World Cup. Mayor Michelle Wu views the trial as a way to potentially make these changes permanent. In the UK, pubs may stay open later for the England match against Mexico.What's confirmed:Four Massachusetts cities extended last call to 3 a.m. for World Cup games.Mayor Michelle Wu believes the summer trial of outdoor drinking and 3 a.m. last calls could support a permanent change.Still unconfirmed:The UK government may allow pubs to stay open until 5 a.m. for the England versus Mexico https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/a-last-minute-world-cup-perk-allowed-public-drinking-in-areas-of-cambridge-people-took-to-the-streetshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/a-last-minute-world-cup-perk-allowed-public-drinking-in-areas-of-cambridge-people-took-to-the-streets#u16607Mon, 29 Jun 2026 01:51:10 +0000Cambridge has established special open container zones and extended alcohol service hours for World Cup watch parties. These measures have drawn crowds to areas like Central Square without resulting in complaints. The City Council is currently opposing a proposal to limit patrons to one drink every 30 minutes.What's confirmed:Cambridge has implemented special open container zones and extended alcohol service hours for World Cup watch parties.The Cambridge City Council voted Monday to oppose proposed liquor licensing updates that would limit patrons to one drink every 30 minutes.Still unconfirm https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/a-last-minute-world-cup-perk-allowed-public-drinking-in-areas-of-cambridge-people-took-to-the-streetshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/a-last-minute-world-cup-perk-allowed-public-drinking-in-areas-of-cambridge-people-took-to-the-streets#u12028Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:36:18 +0000Cambridge and Boston are allowing open alcohol consumption and to-go sales to accommodate World Cup crowds. These measures follow a new law signed by Governor Maura Healey. Cambridge has also implemented extended bar hours alongside specific cooling period requirements.What's confirmed:Boston and Cambridge are permitting outdoor alcohol consumption and to-go sales for the World Cup.Governor Maura Healey signed the law allowing these districts.Still unconfirmed:Cambridge requires 30-minute cooling periods between drinks and an earlier last call.Boston is allowing later bar hours during the tour https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/a-last-minute-world-cup-perk-allowed-public-drinking-in-areas-of-cambridge-people-took-to-the-streetshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/a-last-minute-world-cup-perk-allowed-public-drinking-in-areas-of-cambridge-people-took-to-the-streets#u8319Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:37:09 +0000Boston and Cambridge have created public drinking districts to handle World Cup crowds. These zones permit the sale of to-go alcohol and open consumption on streets. The policy is part of a temporary Massachusetts law allowing cities to opt into these districts this summer.What's confirmed:Boston has designated two downtown social districts where public drinking is legal.Cambridge has implemented a policy allowing patrons to order to-go drinks for street consumption.Governor Maura Healey signed a bill allowing temporary public drinking zones and last calls until 3 a.m. this summer in Massachus https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/a-last-minute-world-cup-perk-allowed-public-drinking-in-areas-of-cambridge-people-took-to-the-streetshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/a-last-minute-world-cup-perk-allowed-public-drinking-in-areas-of-cambridge-people-took-to-the-streets#u6350Sat, 20 Jun 2026 19:31:04 +0000Cambridge and Boston have established public drinking zones to accommodate World Cup crowds. These areas allow for the sale of to-go alcohol during the summer. Residents and visitors have taken to the streets in response to the new permissions.What's confirmed:Cambridge established public consumption zones allowing the sale of to-go alcohol for the summer.Boston created two downtown social districts for public drinking to manage World Cup crowds.Harvard Square has become a public drinking zone.Still unconfirmed:Certain Boston bars can stay open until 3 a.m. this summer.Belmont has opted into a