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When spring is just around the corner, it\u2019s time to start planning your yearly <\/span>St. Patrick\u2019s Day celebration<\/span>. Whether you invite the whole neighborhood over for a themed <\/span>dinner party<\/span> or host a small group of friends for an evening of beer tasting, it\u2019s one event that\u2019s sure to be fun.<\/span><\/p>\n Let\u2019s take a look at all the things you\u2019ll need to throw an epic <\/span>St. Patrick\u2019s Day party<\/span>. From decor to food, these ideas and tips will help you celebrate the moment in style.<\/span> Buying themed party supplies is one of the best parts of the planning process. Get your <\/span>Saint Patrick\u2019s Day<\/span> party started with these awesome decor and styling ideas.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n There\u2019s no better time to fill your home with <\/span>shamrocks<\/span> than for your <\/span>St. Patrick\u2019s Day party<\/span>. Feature this <\/span>good luck<\/span> emblem on everything from your banners and balloons to your centerpieces and <\/span>napkins<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Transform your home or venue space into a lookalike of a traditional <\/span>Dublin<\/span> pub for a truly immersive <\/span>St. Patty\u2019s Day<\/span> celebration. Add lots of aged wood, cozy lighting, and a table filled with a decent selection of beers and whiskeys. This is a super fun <\/span>St. Patrick\u2019s Day party idea<\/span> \u2014 especially if you\u2019re hosting a get-together for a large group.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Give everyone a super cute area to snap photos with a rainbow-themed <\/span>photo booth<\/span>. Buy or make cardboard cutouts of <\/span>leprechauns<\/span> and a giant <\/span>pot of gold<\/span>, make a background out of rainbow-colored <\/span>streamers<\/span>, and gather several oversized <\/span>photo booth props<\/span> for a social-media-worthy corner.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Swap your usual lighting for something more vibrant by adding LED color-changing bulbs to your fixtures or bringing in some neon lighting. Set the colors to greens, yellows, and oranges to create a fun and festive glow in the room. Even if people aren\u2019t <\/span>wearing green<\/span>, they\u2019ll blend right in!<\/span><\/p>\n When it comes to St. Patrick\u2019s Day activities, there are some that really stand out. Here are a few group activities and games that you could turn into new St. Patrick\u2019s Day traditions for your family and friends.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Of all the wonderful things to come from <\/span>Ireland<\/span>, <\/span>Irish dancing<\/span> is one of our favorites. Create a <\/span>playlist<\/span> filled with <\/span>Irish<\/span> music, then have a go at some fancy footwork for yourself. For a beginner-friendly routine, try this video on<\/span> how to do <\/strong>Irish dancing<\/strong><\/span><\/a>. It\u2019ll have you working on a simple step dancing routine that you can try together.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Send your lovely party guests on a quest around your party venue or home to find all the items on your list, then award the winner or winning team with a prize. This <\/span>St. Patrick\u2019s Day party<\/span> game is a guaranteed <\/span>good time<\/span> if you have young kids on the guest list or simply want an excuse to find a <\/span>pot o\u2019 gold<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Give your guests something a little more challenging to do with a <\/span>cupcake<\/span> or cookie decorating contest. Bake some delicious goods or buy some from the store, then have people create the best design they can with assorted frostings, sprinkles, and <\/span>cupcake<\/span> toppers. No matter who wins, this <\/span>St. Patrick\u2019s Day game<\/span> is certainly one of the tastiest.<\/span><\/p>\n Guinness<\/span> might be the official drink of St. Patrick\u2019s Day, but that doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t sample other refreshing libations. Set up a table with different beers or <\/span>Irish<\/span> whiskeys to taste and see which ones your party guests love the most. This is a fun way to quench your thirst and celebrate the holiday.<\/span><\/p>\n Party like a local and host a trivia competition with pints in hand. Use a set of<\/span> St. Patrick\u2019s Day trivia questions<\/a><\/strong> and go through a couple of rounds. Try a music round where you play a few seconds of a song that has the word \u201cluck\u201d in it, and players have to write down the song title and artist.<\/span><\/p>\n This will be an entertaining way to pass the time at your party: Host a limerick contest! If it\u2019s been too long since the poetry unit in grade school, these are the<\/span> features of a limerick<\/strong><\/span><\/a>:<\/span><\/p>\n Here\u2019s a famous example:<\/span><\/p>\n There once was a man from Nantucket,<\/span><\/i> Your <\/span>St. Patrick\u2019s Day party<\/span> is the perfect excuse to bring out the best dishes, sweetest desserts, and tastiest <\/span>green foods<\/span> and drinks. Host the ultimate feast on <\/span>St. Paddy\u2019s Day<\/span> with these epic food and drink ideas.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n For an <\/span>Irish<\/span> classic, serve up hearty lamb stew. Follow a family recipe or try this<\/span> Irish<\/strong> lamb stew recipe<\/strong><\/span><\/a> if you\u2019re new to the dish. The stew is best made the night before and reheated the day of, which is perfect because it gives you more time to tackle last-minute tasks when it\u2019s party time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Give your guests a taste of classic <\/span>Irish<\/span> soda bread<\/span> \u2014 with a twist. These<\/span> soda bread<\/strong> muffins<\/strong><\/span><\/a> are filled with sweet currants, making them the perfect treat to enjoy alongside a more substantial main or as a yummy St. Patrick\u2019s Day dessert. Make plenty as they\u2019re sure to be popular.<\/span><\/p>\n Set out a buffet table with plenty of themed candy and snacks for your party guests to enjoy as they talk, laugh, and play games. You could offer mini boxes of <\/span>Lucky Charms<\/span> as a cereal snack, with both regular and non-dairy milk options. Don\u2019t forget the gold chocolate coins as well as green candy like M&Ms, colored marshmallows, or apple-flavored gummies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Add a touch of colorful flair to your<\/span> favorite St. Patrick\u2019s Day cocktails<\/a><\/strong>. <\/span>Green beer<\/span> is always a popular option, but you can add food coloring to most drinks. If you want a non-alcoholic drink to serve guests, try this<\/span> copycat Shamrock Shake<\/strong> recipe<\/strong><\/span><\/a> \u2014 it\u2019s delicious!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n It wouldn\u2019t be a <\/span>St. Patrick\u2019s Day party<\/span> without <\/span>corned beef<\/span>! This tradition is uniquely <\/span>Irish<\/span>-American, dating back to 19th-century <\/span>Irish<\/span> immigrants who ate a lot of bacon and cabbage but<\/span> needed a lower-cost cut of mea<\/strong>t<\/strong><\/span><\/a> when they arrived in the United States. Grab some ready-to-cook <\/span>corned beef<\/span> or brine your own, but beware that it takes about seven days of prep to go the <\/span>DIY<\/span> route.<\/span> This recipe<\/strong><\/span><\/a> walks you through both routes.<\/span><\/p>\n This isn\u2019t an official <\/span>Irish<\/span> dish by any means, but your guests will gobble it up anyway. Make crispy thin-sliced potatoes topped with melted cheese, bacon, green onions, and sour cream.<\/span><\/p>\n Nobody wants the party to end, but at some point, it has to. Send your guests home with a memory of the best <\/span>St. Patrick\u2019s Day party<\/span> ever with one of these fun <\/span>party favor<\/span> ideas.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Bestow the <\/span>luck of the Irish<\/span> upon your party guests as they leave by giving them a lucky <\/span>shamrock<\/span> necklace or bracelet to take home. This works great for younger party guests too, as you can give them an age-appropriate <\/span>St. Patrick\u2019s Day accessory<\/span> made from plastic, wood, or even candy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Inspired by the ever-popular <\/span>shamrock<\/span>, encourage your party guests to embrace a touch o\u2019 nature with some clover seeds. Buy some clover seeds, then package them up in a brown paper bag or box with a homemade label. Getting a <\/span>four-leaf clover<\/span> might be rare, but this sweet <\/span>DIY<\/span> gift idea is a lovely way to round out your <\/span>St. Patrick\u2019s Day party<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Whether you tried your hand at a cookie decorating contest on the day or not, sending your guests home with baked goods is always a winner. Look for (or bake) cookies in fun on-theme decorated shapes such as a <\/span>leprechaun hat<\/span>, <\/span>shamrock<\/span>, <\/span>Irish flag<\/span>, or <\/span>gold coin<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n You can\u2019t go wrong with a handful of gold chocolate coins. This super-affordable <\/span>party favor<\/span> is perfect for a <\/span>St. Patrick\u2019s Day party<\/span> \u2014 especially if you have a younger crowd that loves nothing more than feasting on chocolate before bedtime.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n St. Patrick\u2019s Day is all about fun and laughter with loved ones, so what better way to spread the word than with a themed invitation? Embrace the green color scheme, feature a lucky <\/span>shamrock<\/span>, or take things ultra-stylish \u2014 it\u2019s up to you.<\/span><\/p>\n With Greenvelope, you can find an<\/span> online invitation<\/strong><\/span><\/a> design you love, then customize the colors and wording (using <\/span>St. Patrick\u2019s Day puns<\/a><\/strong>) to turn it into something unique. You manage your RSVPs digitally too, so guests can respond in one click and you can keep all the details in one place. All this time saved means more time to plan the ultimate <\/span>St. Patrick\u2019s Day party<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Take a look through some of our most loved St. Patrick\u2019s Day invitations to find a design that suits your event.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/p>\nStylish <\/b>St. Patrick\u2019s Day Decoration<\/b> Ideas<\/b><\/h2>\n
Shamrocks<\/b> Everywhere<\/b><\/h3>\n
Traditional Irish<\/b> Pub Decor<\/b><\/h3>\n
Over-the-Rainbow <\/b>Photo Booth<\/b><\/h3>\n
Colorful Lighting<\/b><\/h3>\n
Must-Have <\/b>St. Patrick\u2019s Day Party<\/b> Activities<\/b><\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nIrish Dancing<\/b><\/h3>\n
Themed Scavenger Hunt<\/b><\/h3>\n
Cupcake-<\/b> or Cookie-Decorating Contest<\/b><\/h3>\n
Beer- or Whiskey-Tasting Experience<\/b><\/h3>\n
Irish<\/b> Pub Quiz<\/b><\/h3>\n
Limerick Contest<\/b><\/h3>\n
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\n<\/span><\/i>Who kept all his cash in a bucket.<\/span><\/i>
\n<\/span><\/i>But his daughter, named Nan,<\/span><\/i>
\n<\/span><\/i>Ran away with a man,<\/span><\/i>
\n<\/span><\/i>And as for the bucket, Nantucket.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\nDelicious Food and Drink Ideas for Your <\/b>St. Patrick\u2019s Day Party<\/b><\/h2>\n
Hearty Lamb Stew<\/b><\/h3>\n
Freshly Baked <\/b>Soda Bread<\/b> Muffins<\/b><\/h3>\n
Tasty Themed Candy and Snacks<\/b><\/h3>\n
Green-Colored Drinks<\/b><\/h3>\n
Corned Beef<\/b> and Cabbage<\/b><\/h3>\n
Irish<\/b> Pub Nachos<\/b><\/h3>\n
Fun <\/b>St. Patrick\u2019s Day Party Favor<\/b> Ideas<\/b><\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nLucky <\/b>Shamrock<\/b> Necklace<\/b><\/h3>\n
Clover Seeds<\/b><\/h3>\n
Decorated St. Patrick\u2019s Day Cookie<\/b><\/h3>\n
Gold Coins<\/b><\/h3>\n
Our 7 Favorite <\/b>St. Patrick\u2019s Day Party<\/b> Invites<\/b><\/h2>\n