St. Patrick’s Day can be a time of festivities and celebration, and we all play a role in keeping each other and our community safe. Here are some tips and reminders before the holiday. 

You can receive an unreasonable noise citation for any noise, music or conversation that can be heard more than 100 feet away from your residence after 11 p.m. This city of Boulder ordinance is similar to “quiet hours” in our residence halls.

Other Boulder ordinances and common issues include: 

When you register your party with Off-Campus Housing & Neighborhood Relations, you are more likely to get a warning if the police are called about your party. Once you’ve registered, the police will call you with a warning if they receive a complaint and you will have 20 minutes to shut things down. And party registration is free! Learn more about party registration. 

Registering your party doesn’t guarantee you won’t get a ticket, so be aware of city ordinances and take steps to ensure the police don’t get called.

If you choose to use alcohol or other drugs, here are some things to know:

If you choose to drink or use other substances, think through the experiences you want to have as well as those you want to avoid. Review more tips for partying smart.

Calling for help in an alcohol- or drug-related emergency means neither the person who calls for help nor the person who needs help will be subject to formal disciplinary sanctions by the university (i.e., probation, suspension, expulsion). This includes drug and alcohol violations as well as public health order violations.

To be covered by the Amnesty Policy, a student must:

For more information about the Amnesty Policy, visit the Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution website or review the student code of conduct.

The 911 Good Samaritan Law states that a person is immune from criminal prosecution for an offense when the person reports, in good faith, an emergency drug or alcohol overdose even to a law enforcement officer, to the 911 system or to a medical provider.

This same immunity applies to persons who remain at the scene of the event until a law enforcement officer or an emergency medical responder arrives, or if the person remains at the facilities of the medical provider until a law enforcement officer, emergency medical responder or medical provider arrives. The immunity described above also extends to the person who suffered the emergency drug or alcohol overdose event.

Whether you’re in Boulder or elsewhere this week, it’s important to prepare in advance and have a plan in place in case things do not go as expected. If you’re venturing out with others, find a space where you can go if things feel like they’re getting out of hand. 

Use the buddy system with one of your close friends. Be sure to keep an eye on one another and keep each other safe throughout the night. Never leave a friend or roommate alone with people you just met or don’t know well. It can also be helpful to have a plan or someone you can reach out to in case you need to leave a dangerous situation. 

Review more tips to help you look out for your fellow Buffs. 

There are plenty of events happening this weekend through St. Patrick’s Day. Between drag queen bingo, free activities at the Rec Center, a Denver Nuggets game and more, there’s something for everyone!

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