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Where to find local watch parties for the first presidential debate

The pandemic has made it trickier to watch Tuesday night’s presidential debate with fellow fans of political sparring in the D.C. area. But not all is lost.

Some have taken their watch parties online but there are a few places that will be welcoming patrons with social distancing rules in place.



on 14th Street will offer candidate-themed cocktail specials.

will be open a little later, closing at 11 p.m. instead of 10 p.m. so patrons can catch the debate.

is hosting watch parties at locations in Arlington, D.C. and Hyattsville, but there is a cover charge ranging from $20 to $40.

in Adams Morgan will be open but is limiting occupancy to 50% with social distancing rules being enforced.

, and will also be showing the debate.

The Young Jewish Conservatives group is at 7:30 p.m., and you’ll have to register ahead.

If you’d rather stay home, the Maryland Democratic Party is on Zoom.

The debate starts at 9 p.m.

Melissa Howell

Melissa Howell joined º£½Ç¾«Æ·ºÚÁÏ Radio in March 2018 and is excited to cover stories that matter across D.C., as well as in Maryland and Virginia. 

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