St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations in the works for Varick Street businesses

The weekend before Saint Patrick’s Day is generally a financial boost for local bars and restaurants, but how is the pandemic going to play a role in this year’s attendance?

Patrick's day parade, inutica, p party-goers from visiting bars and restaurants on varick street?

Newschannel 2's kirk tupaj tells us how some local establishments are planning.

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None sot: kirk tupaj the saturday before saint patrick's day is traditionally the day utica celebrates its st.

Patrick's day parade.

The parade has been canceled this year, but local some local bars are still hoping to capitalize on the traditional celebrations.these are advertisements appearing on social media sites.

It's being portrayed by some as a party, and live entertainment provided by others.

One bar owner tells me they're not expecting large crowds because people know seating will be limited.

Others aren't taking any chances.

This bar plans on being closed on saturday to avoid any situations that might get them in trouble with the state liquor authority.

Luna is a restaurant that serves alcohol, and the owner isn't sure what to expect, but he does know this.

Sot: richard ferrone, luna mexican restaurant owner they will not be allowed in the building unless we can meet their needs.

Everyone will need to be seated, be 6 feet apart, and wear their masks when not seated.

They will need to order drinks as well as food, so all cdc guidelines need to be followed and abided by.

The health department is hopeful people will do the right thing.

Sot: dan gilmore, oneida county health department executive director i would urge everybody to be responsible.

To avoid the large parties, and the fanfare that goes along with st.

Patrick's day.

It could becelebr manner, and with any kind ofluc: sgt.

Michael curly, uticapolicee department will have some patrols down there.

There's going to be no specific manpower down there as in previous years with walking, and varick street will not be closed to vehicular traffic, so we just hope that everyone goes and enjoys the festivities, and they're doing it in a safe and responsible way.

The utica police are also cautioning people if you are going to drink, do it responsibly.

In utica, i'm kirk tupaj reporting for newschannel 2.> two local businesses are on the receiving end of donations