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What traditional food should I serve at a St. Patrick’s Day party?

There are many different options for a traditional St. Patrick’s Day menu. For the main course, corned beef and cabbage are popular, or a meat-based stew and sides including green vegetables, soda bread, and potatoes. For dessert, try Guinness-infused sweet treats such as chocolate pudding or ginger and treacle cake — or Irish cream tiramisu.

How can I plan a successful St. Patrick's Day party?

To plan a successful St. Patrick's Day party, start by setting a theme, creating a guest list , and promoting your event with email campaigns . Consider incorporating Irish-inspired decorations, food, and drinks to enhance the festive atmosphere. Utilize tools like Eventbrite to streamline your party planning process.

What tools are available to help me with my St. Patrick's Day party planning?

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Tips on hosting a St. Patrick’s Day party

Get guests excited for St. Patrick’s Day festivities with our expert tips.

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

From a traditional cèilidh to an Irish whiskey tasting, discover our St. Patrick’s Day party planning guide to delight your guests

#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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