There were no long lineups or crowds in downtown Halifax on Tuesday morning, making for a conspicuously quiet St. Patrick’s Day.
The Old Triangle, a St. Patrick’s day institution in Nova Scotia’s capital city, was decked out in green banners, with a sign at the door wishing visitors a “Happy St.
Patrick’s Day (Sort Of).” Several Halifax bars, including the Old Triangle, announced on Monday that they would hold St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in May in response to the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Despite plans to open at 11 a.m., the restaurant’s doors will remain shut until further notice. “I gotta say, this is probably going to go down as the worst Paddy’s Day ever,” said Brendan Doherty, co-owner of the Old Triangle. “We’re just coming to