Green beer, aye. Business as usual, aye.

The annual St. Patrick鈥檚 Day shenanigans at Kelly O鈥橞ryans Restaurant Tuesday?

Nay.

The popular restaurant with locations in Vernon, 琉璃神社 and West 琉璃神社 will be open as usual Tuesday, but annual St. Patrick鈥檚 Day celebrations 鈥� which make the day the busiest of the year for the franchise 鈥� have been put on hold due to COVID-19.

The decision was made based on guidance from the federal and provincial governments.

鈥淲e will be serving green beer and smiles to the 50 people in each section of the building,鈥� said Vernon Kelly O鈥橞ryan鈥檚 manager Wayne Bell. 鈥淲e have implemented staggered tables for social distancing in an effort to allow our guests distance from neighbouring tables. We have implemented procedures to disinfect menus and tables, as well as removing, and disinfecting, salt and pepper shakers from tables.

鈥淲e are thinking of all who are affected by this, and hope we can provide a little joy when we can.鈥�

Bell said the restaurants will be holding a 鈥淟ate St. Patrick鈥檚 Celebration鈥� once the COVID-19 pandemic has passed, possibly on the 17th of either April, May or June.

The Vernon restaurant had planned to give away a 65-inch television as part of its St. Patrick鈥檚 Day celebrations.

Bell said restaurants are trying to stay positive and focus on business for the sake of the restaurants鈥� staff.

鈥淲e鈥檙e going on the best we can so we can keep our No. 1 assets working, our staff,鈥� Bell said.

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