As a seemingly never-ending list of cancellations grows longer amid the COVID-19 pandemic, one U.S. band has decided the show must go on.

The Dropkick Murphys will be livestreaming their annual St. Patrick鈥檚 Day concert from Boston on all social media platforms, including YouTube.

The American Celtic punk band is quintessential to any St. Patrick鈥檚 Day celebration and while several parties have been cancelled across the Okanagan following the provincial health officer鈥檚 advice to limit social interaction, there are still ways to celebrate.

Food colouring added to any light-coloured beer is a sure-fire way to feel festive on March 17. But be sure to brush your teeth afterwards, as it is notorious for staining.

And for those feeling more bold, there鈥檚 always a pint of the finest: Guinness.

The free Dropkick Murphy鈥檚 show live from Boston is slated to kickoff at 4 p.m. PST.

In Vernon, Kelly O鈥橞ryans will remain open to serve only 50 patrons green beer, but the company said it will postpone its major Patty鈥檚 Day party 鈥� the biggest event for the Irish pub franchise 鈥� for a later date.

Several other pubs and restaurants that are typically a backdrop for St. Patrick鈥檚 Day celebrations have limited operations or have closed amid the evolving pandemic.

鈥淚t will be the worst St. Patrick鈥檚 Day ever, I suspect,鈥� Premier John Horgan said Tuesday. 鈥淎t least for the hospitality sector.鈥�

In the province鈥檚 update on March 17, Premier Horgan encouraged British Columbians to continue supporting the local economy where they can.

The Greater Vernon Chamber has echoed the province鈥檚 comments.

The Chamber suggests buying gift cards to support establishments now, while saving them for use at a future date; inquire about delivery options from businesses or through local couriers such as Skip the Dishes; buy cleaning and food supplies from local manufacturers or suppliers and reach out to the local businesses directly to see if it has any innovative ways to provide its services or products, like online shopping.

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