Good Sober Friday

A very old law means a very sober island. At least until Happy Hour, which seems reasonable. The Virgin Islands marks Good Friday by prohibiting alcohol sales at bars and restaurants from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The law doesn’t apply to retail stores, so if you’ve got bugs crawling all over you and you can’t get past the shakes, pick up a pint at Starfish and sit in the parking lot.

3 Responses to “Good Sober Friday”

  1. kirk
    April 6th, 2007 07:54
    1

    I had forgotten about that, it’s been 20 years since i lived there. made for a long day.

  2. rob
    April 6th, 2007 08:05
    2

    I can see it now…
    Sunburned people; wandering the town in a zombie-like trance starting at about 2:00.

    At 4:00, a mad rush (think Pamplona) starts towards every bar in town.

  3. hjb
    April 6th, 2007 09:50
    3

    No liquor sales on “Good Sober Friday” - However, on Election Day there are make shift bars set up across from the polls giving away free drinks, courtesy of the candidates!
    I just love it all…

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