diff --git a/run_celery.py b/run_celery.py
index 9f0c4e704..23f6f8e0a 100644
--- a/run_celery.py
+++ b/run_celery.py
@@ -1,6 +1,9 @@
 #!/usr/bin/env python
+from gevent import monkey
 
-from flask import Flask
+monkey.patch_all()
+
+from flask import Flask  # noqa
 
 # notify_celery is referenced from manifest_delivery_base.yml, and cannot be removed
 from app import create_app, notify_celery  # noqa