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The Washington City Council has approved an alcohol permit for August’s Main Street Washington Celebration, but won’t allow the organization to distribute alcohol in the city’s Central Park because of a city ordinance. Main Street Washington member Amy Vetter told the council last week that she believes the event would be a success with or without alcohol, but having a sectioned off area for alcohol consumption will help volunteers prevent outside drinking in cars around the square. A portion of Marion Ave behind the city’s band stand will be sectioned off for a beer garden during Main Street Washington’s celebration on Saturday, August 7th.