Local bars celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day twice
By: Noah Shepardson
Edited By: Trisha VanKoughnett, Alexis Kowaleski

News from the Vatican that St. Patrick’s Day will is moved to Saturday, March 15, rather than the traditional March 17, has come as a welcomed surprise to local bar owners of Union Township.

The Pope issued a directive to move the official celebration of Saint Patrick’s Day to March 15, the Saturday before Holy Week, which is the week leading up to Easter Sunday.

Dave Hunter, Owner of O’Kelly’s Sports Bar and Grille, anticipates a big crowd on both days.

“We were going to celebrate (Saint Patrick’s Day) on both days regardless of the Vatican’s decision,” said Hunter. “This is a college town and lots of students have class on Monday so we wanted to make sure we celebrated the holiday weekend along with the actual day itself.”

“I’m glad that the bars are having all the drink specials on both days. I have an exam on Monday so I won’t be able to go out. Saturday is my day to celebrate”, said Central Michigan University senior Rachel Patterson of Harrison.

Coco Joes, O’Kelly’s Sports Bar and Grille, The Greenspot Pub and Buffalo Wild Wings will all be serving drink specials early Saturday morning in honor of Saint Patrick’s Day.