Effective Wednesday, May 19, 2021
- All remaining restrictions will be lifted, except masks will continue to be required in all indoor public settings where social distancing is not possible.
- These changes are contingent upon a low incidence of COVID-19 and the Connecticut population continuing to get vaccinated.
- DPH will also be issuing recommendations for hosting large events (e.g. concerts).
Gatherings (effective Friday, March 19, 2021)
| Type | Capacity Limits | Notes |
| Private, Social and Recreational Gathering Sizes – Commercial Venue (e.g. weddings, office meetings, parties) | Indoor – Up to 50% capacity – Cap of 100 people
Outdoor – Cap of 200 people |
Face masks and social distancing required. Capacity count does not include event staff. |
| Private, Social and Recreational Gathering Sizes – Private Residences (e.g. weddings, parties) | Indoor – Cap of 25 people
Outdoor – Cap of 100 people |
Face masks and social distancing required. Capacity count does not include event staff. |
| Graduations | Indoor – Up to 50% capacity – Cap of 100 people
Outdoor – Limited to the number that can be accommodated safely by location with masks and social distancing required. |
Face masks and social distancing required. |
| Religious Gatherings | Indoor/Outdoor – Limited to number that can be accommodated safely by location with masks and social distancing required. | Face masks and social distancing required. Click here for recommendations.
Social distancing markers: Install visual social distancing markers to enforce seating arrangement and, by marking seats as use or non-use. Alternatively, engage ushers to guide attendees to seats and enforce seating arrangement. |
| Outdoor Event Venues (e.g. Amphitheaters, Race Tracks) | Effective April 2:
Up to 50% capacity – Cap of 10,000 people |
If an outdoor event venue is holding a private gathering, they are subject to the 200-person limit under outdoor private gatherings (see above). Capacity count does not include event staff or competitors.
Face masks and social distancing required. |
| Fairs, Festivals, and Carnivals | Up to 50% of last year’s capacity. | Face masks and social distancing required. Capacity count does not include event staff or competitors. |
| Outdoor Organized Gatherings
– Open to the public (e.g. Fireworks, Concert in Municipal Park) |
Cap of 500 people.6 ft. of space blanket to blanket
Event organizer responsible for compliance with guidance. |
Face masks required except while eating and drinking, and lines clearly marking seating areas must be drawn.
Click here for sample seating layout. |
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