MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — St. Patrick’s Day events in Mobile this weekend will be going on as planned despite New Orleans and other major cities cancelling their celebrations because of coronavirus.

Callaghan’s 74th annual street party will be on Saturday from 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. It’s a fan favorite for many. The street party draws a large crowd every year. The owner tells News 5 since there are not any confirmed cases in Alabama, he sees no reason to stop the party.

“While we’re taking everything seriously, right now I think it’s a little premature to shut it down,” said Callaghan’s owner John Thompson.

Over on Dauphin Street, it’s a similar sentiment at O’Daly’s Irish Pub. Their events will run as scheduled on Saturday, but the owner tells me they will be putting up signs in the bathroom reminding people to wash their hands.

“We’re also going to have extra hand washing stations at our outdoor areas,” said O’Daly’s owner Matt LeMond.

The Friendly Son’s of St. Patrick say there will not be any changes to their annual parade on Tuesday.

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