Nothing signals the arrival of spring like a festive St. Patrick’s Day-themed party. It’s a tradition that dates back centuries and is celebrated by many around the world. Parades and pub crawls are one thing, but throwing your own St. Patrick’s Day party can be just as rewarding.
It doesn’t take the luck of the Irish to plan a festive St. Patrick’s Day party. All you need are St. Patrick’s Day themed decorations and a St. Patrick’s Day menu. Don’t forget to incorporate traditional St. Patrick’s Day icons like the four-leafed clover, leprechauns, and pots with gold wrapped candy. St. Patrick’s Day party planning doesn’t have to stressful. The spirit of the holiday is to enjoy classic Irish traditions, feast on Irish grub, and drink lots of Irish beer. You can enjoy all of these things as you host a fabulous St. Patrick’s Day celebration for your friends and family.
Here are few creative, simple, and fun St. Patrick’s Day party ideas that include some of the classic Irish traditions.
Party venue:
Irish food
Menu: Start with your menu planning. You can start with salad and Irish soda bread. On top of your salads, make a four-leaf clover out of green peppers. Then, serve up the traditional corn beef and cabbage as the main meal. For dessert, put out shamrock-shaped cookies or cupcakes frosted with green frosting.
Beer, preferably Guinness and/or green beer
Green beer is always a favorite for the guys. Besides Guiness, you can serve Smithwick’s and other top Irish brand. As for cocktails, Irish coffee is a terrific option for after dinner that can double as a dessert drink.
Party decorations
Decorations: Shamrocks, leprechauns, and pots of gold make for festive St. Patrick’s Day party decorations. Set your table with mini pots of gold at each place setting. Put a little surprise for each guest at the bottom of their pot of gold. A scratch lottery ticket is a good way for guests to test their luck.
Tablecloth, napkins, cutlery, plates, etc.
Irish songs and instrumental music played as background music
Green clothes/costumes
Attire: Ask everyone to come to your “Luck of the Irish” party dressed in green (or green and orange). Have accessories for guests to wear during the party such as green top hats, green beads, and shamrock necklaces.
You will have to agree, this is the perfect time to break out your green clothes and celebrate the luck o’ the Irish!
If you feel all of this planning and preparation is not your style or is too much for you to handle, pick up the telephone and call Ranch Events. We can take the “muss, fuss and stress” out of your party planning and provide you with a celebration you, your family and friends will thoroughly enjoy. With these St. Patrick’s day party planning ideas your party will be a number one hit.
On March 17th, raise a toast high in the honor of St. Patrick’s Day and let Ranch Events throw a grand party for you and yours. There is still time to schedule an event so call us soon.
