Starting on Friday, Oct. 9 amended orders will allow for venue occupancy limits to play a bigger role in determining the number of people permitted both inside and outside of events or gatherings. An event or gathering is defined as a temporary grouping of individuals for defined purposes that takes place over a limited timeframe, such as hours or days, including fairs, festivals, concerts, or shows and groupings that occur within larger, more permanent businesses, such as shows or performances within amusement pa
Maximum Occupancy
Allowable Indoor Rate
0-2,000 people
20% of Maximum Occupancy
2,001 - 10,000 people
15% of Maximum Occupancy
Over 10,000 people
10% of Maximum Occupancy up to 3,750 people
Maximum Occupancy Calculator for outdoor events:
Maximum Occupancy
Allowable Outdoor Rate
0-2,000 people
25% of Maximum Occupancy
2,001 - 10,000 people
20% of Maximum Occupancy
Over 10,000 people
15% of Maximum Occupancy up to 7,500 people
Venues must require attendees to comply with 6-foot social distancing requirements, to wear masks or face coverings, and to implement best practices such as timed entry, multiple entry and exit points, multiple restrooms and hygiene stations. Venues and event planners can review the CDC Events and Gatherings Readiness and Planning Tool Opens In A New Windowf or additional information regarding best practices.