Alcohol will not be available to patrons of downtown State College restaurants and bars on Saturday, otherwise known as 'State Patty's Day,' after an agreement was reached between members of the Tavern Association and Penn State and State College Borough officials.
The Partnership: Campus & Community United Against Dangerous Drinking announced via press release Tuesday it will provide a
$5,000 subsidy "in acknowledgement of the lost revenues these businesses will undoubtedly suffer," Penn State said.
The money will come from parking fees collected during past State Patty's Day weekends, Penn State vice president for student affairs Damon Sims said.
Halting the sale of alcohol on the student-created holiday is an effort to curb dangerous drinking among students by The Partnership, which is made up of university, local and student leaders. They said establishments will continue to serve food and non-alcoholic beverages, "maintaining downtown's appeal for responsible visitors."
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