MikeCozza69

Is there anything going on in Vancouver on St Georges day???

pubs etc.....???


and if not, WHY NOT!!!


ta in advance..

Steve_P

St. George's Day is meaningless in Canada.

Why would you expect anything?

MikeCozza69

All the English people I have ever known have been proud and have always celebrated St Georges Day, I would assume even though the people here jumped ship and came to canada, they would still celebrate the things they did when they were there??

Steve_P

When did this start happening?

St. George's Day had no meaning in England when I left in 1963.

MikeCozza69

It does have meaning, obviously depending on who you are, and who you socialize with. 1963 was along time ago remember, things change, although it is starting to become popular again....

Steve_P

Perhaps it is but St. George is the patron saint of England and you're now in Canada, so unfortunately for you, you can't expect any sort of celebration.

But hey it's my birthday tomorrow so if you want hoist a pint there you go.

MikeCozza69

well, i hope you are wrong, and someone knows of something happening.. But as you say this is canada and maybe for next year something can be organized for it. I am new here and perhaps I havent embraced the canadian lifestyle enough to forget my Englishh roots.....

But I will be sure to have a pint (or a mug...) for you


happy birthday for tommorrow!!!!

Novocastrian

Err, because Vancouver's in Canada?

Novocastrian

OK Steve, stop pimping. I'll start a thread, already.

Steve_P

Coffee, keyboard and monitor.

Novocastrian

WTF are you drinking coffee at this time of night?

Danny B

You philistine. Canadian's celebrate Canada day in London so why can't the English celebrate St Georges day in Vancouver?

Steve_P

Well yeah.

MikeCozza69

The fact is that I have only been in town for a short time, and as I havent heard anything, i thought id ask about it, as people are more than happy to celebrate st paddys day

Steve_P

The Irish obviously have better PR people.