st patricks day
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St Patrick’s, Marshall Street and the Sniper
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On the weekend of March 13th to 16th, Laurier students gathered along Marshall Street to celebrate what Laurier celebrates best: St. Patrick’s Day—all despite the frigid forecast. Every year, the City of Waterloo declares a Community Safety Event to regulate the streets that the students inevitably overrun. Like in years past, this Community Safety Event meant ticketing bystanders, installing road barriers, and trying to dissolve the crowd as early as possible. This is put in place in anticipation for public safety and nuisance…
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St. Patrick’s Day events take place across Waterloo
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Celebrations across the St. Patrick’s Day weekend this year followed the City of Waterloo’s court injunction allowing the police to arrest or detain anyone attending, hosting or creating unsanctioned street parties. The injunction also includes those who violate the city’s nuisance bylaw in the university district. The injunction order lasted from midnight on March 14…
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Laurier’s favourite holiday or by-laws’ worst nightmare?
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On March 17, the streets of Waterloo transform into a sea of green as students gather to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day. Wilfrid Laurier University students, along with visitors from surrounding schools, turn the city into a giant block party bringing both excitement and chaos. While it may be the most anticipated day of the…
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Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in Canada
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Laurier’s favourite celebration is coming up, St. Patrick’s Day on Friday, March 17th. InCanada, St.Patrick’s Day is widely celebrated. While it isn’t a statutory holiday, many peopletake the day off to attend St. Patrick’s Day parades and celebrations. Parades exist in large citiesacross Ontario with the largest being in Montreal, given the common Irish roots…
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