Looney's Pub Postpones Outdoor St. Patrick's Party In Bel Air

BEL AIR, MD — Looney's has postponed its outdoor St. Patrick's Day festivities in Bel Air.

"Yes, postpone and not cancel," the business posted on its Facebook page Thursday.

Typically, Looney's bills itself as the host of the largest St. Patrick's Day celebration on the East Coast, with multiple days of music and specials.

"Inside will still be business as usual, so come see us and celebrate this St Patrick’s Day Weekend," Looney's shared with its followers Thursday.

The business had set up a tent outside in the parking lot off Main Street earlier in the week.

Looney's announced its decision to postpone the outdoor party without hours of Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan prohibiting gatherings of 250 people to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus. Citing "concern with the rapid spread of the coronavirus nationwide," the town of Bel Air also issued a statement Thursday afternoon "asking that you use discretion in deciding whether to attend or not attend any event," on behalf of the Bel Air town commissioners and administrator.

"We will have an event once this crisis is over," Looney's wrote. It is still developing its music schedule for the weekend and will share the lineup on the Looney's Bel Air Facebook page.

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