Sunshine, warm weather brings return of patio season in Lethbridge
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The City of Lethbridge says there were 13 permits issued for patios, street vendors and parklets last year and the city is anticipating more as summer approaches.
The snow has melted and the sun has appeared. Patio season has officially returned to Lethbridge.
After a long winter, the sight of patrons filling street-side patios is a surefire way to put a smile on the faces of restaurant workers.
“It really helps boost up the business and everything,” said Mheng Dolojan, the general manager of Telegraph Taphouse.
The City of Lethbridge says there were 13 permits issued for patios, street vendors and parklets last year. So far this spring, there have been 11, but the city is anticipating more as summer approaches.
The thought is shared by Sarah Amies, the executive director of Downtown BRZ.
“We’re anticipating the same number, if not more, this year.”
She says the popularity of patios in Lethbridge increased exponentially during the social distancing years of the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Patios are certainly very, very popular. They became extremely popular during COVID and their popularity has remained,” said Amies.
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