Behavior Lynden, Washington

It is illegal to dance and drink alcohol in the same establishment on a Sunday.

Status: Historical / Repealed

The Law Explained

Lynden has a strong Dutch Reformed heritage and historically held some of the strictest blue laws in the state. For decades, local ordinances strictly forbade Sunday dancing, and combining it with alcohol was seen as a moral outrage. Even after Prohibition ended, the town kept the dancing ban tightly enforced to maintain Sunday decorum.

📚 Source / Legal Code

Official Code Citation: Lynden Municipal Code 5.04.050

Where to look:

Lynden Municipal Code - Business Licenses

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