How to throw a St. Patrick’s Day party

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Tips on hosting a St. Patrick’s Day party

Choose a venue
The first step is choosing the right venue for your party. You could opt for a town hall with plenty of space for dancing, or a local Irish bar.
Create a playlist
From traditional Irish folk songs to modern Celtic bands, get everyone in the party spirit with a lively St. Patrick’s Day playlist.
Hire staff
Depending on the size of the party, you may choose to hire staff — such as bartenders, door staff, and DJs — to help your event run smoothly.
Choose your décor
Get creative with decorations and give guests an immersive St. Patrick’s Day experience with green bunting, foil curtains, and table confetti.
Provide refreshments
Fill the refreshments table with delicious snacks — think pretzels, and green and orange candy — and delight guests with complimentary Irish-inspired cocktails at the door.
St. Patrick’s Day party ideas

#1. Costume party
Get everyone in the St. Patrick’s Day spirit and go traditional with a themed costume party. Invite guests to dress up in shades of green — and get creative with shamrock accessories.
#2. Community potluck
Share delicious food at a community potluck party. Invite attendees to bring one themed dish — think soda bread, beef, and Guinness pie, or shamrock-shaped cookies for dessert.
#3. Spirit tasting
Toast St. Patrick’s Day with a beer, ale, or spirit tasting. Try a selection of Irish whiskey or Irish-inspired cocktails, such as green punch or Bailey’s Irish floats.
#4. Cèilidh
Go traditional with an Irish cèilidh. Get everyone on the dancefloor with traditional folk songs, live music, and dancing for an unforgettable celebration.
#5. Irish film festival
Why not mix your St. Patrick’s Day party with a film festival? Celebrate Irish filmmaking and culture with classic films and short movie selections before the party.
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