The Greater Sudbury Police is asking anyone taking part in St. Patrick's Day festivities this weekend to do so responsibly.
"St. Patrick’s Day is a well-known day of celebration in our community and this year it falls on Saturday, March 17, 2018, meaning that the majority of the community will be more inclined to participate in day-long festivities," said a GSPS news release.
"We would like to take this opportunity to remind community members that your safety and the safety of our community is our top priority."
Party-goers taking part in St. Patrick’s Day festivities are asked to do so inside of licensed establishments or residences. Consuming alcohol on city streets is an offence and individuals doing so, can be issued a provincial offence ticket and/or arrested and charged under the Liquor Licence Act.
Consuming alcohol on city streets is not only an offence, but poses a significant risk to your personal safety and the safety of those around you.
"Our officers will be out during the day, night and into the wee hours of the morning conducting RIDE checks and patrolling our streets in order to ensure our community members are being safe and responsible," said the news release.
"Please make sure you plan ahead, have a designated driver, use public transit, call a taxi or stay the night. We want everyone to have a blarney good time."
