Marin Co. City Offers Vaccines To Outdoor Diners

SAN RAFAEL, CA – San Rafael has added a new wrinkle to its outdoor dining program.

Outdoor diners on certain Dine Under the Lights dates through June will be able to get a vaccine to go along with some food, drinks and live entertainment.

A mobile vaccine van will administer Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson jabs at Fourth and A streets from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. May 28, June 3, June 10, June 18 and June 24.

The mobile van vaccine program made its outdoor dining debut Thursday.

No appointments are required and the vaccine is free and available to all at least 12 years of age regardless of insurance coverage or immigration status.

The city established Dine Under the Lights last summer but halted it in November amid a coronavirus case surge.

It returned in March and is expected to run through the summer.

The program was developed in partnership with the Downtown Business Improvement District.

The program involves the closure of 4th Street from Lincoln Ave. to the West End to vehicle traffic Thursday and Friday nights from 5 to 9 p.m.

The program is expected to run through the summer but is subject to change from local health orders.

More than 40 restaurants and bars are participating in the program.

Some restaurants and bars that do not ordinarily open Thursday and Friday evenings will open their doors (or, adjacent sidewalk and street surfaces) just for DUTL.

Customers are advised to check with their local restaurants to confirm that they are participating.

For more information about Marin County's vaccination program visit here.