It’s St. Patrick’s Day! Officials want you to enjoy responsibly

By CityNews Halifax Staff

Posted Mar 17, 2023 10:51:00 AM.

The green beer will flow today in Halifax as the city gets set to enjoy St. Patrick's Day.

Certainly a lot of excitement from businesses as well, with many pandemic restrictions now behind us.

But Halifax Police are reminding people to celebrate responsibly tonight. HRP said officers would be in the community this weekend watching for alcohol-related infractions, noise complaints, property damage and motor vehicle violations.

It says unsafe and disruptive actions won't be tolerated.

And HRP joined Madd Canada in asking revellers to have a plan to get home after drinking that doesn't include getting behind the wheel.

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