How to Plan an epic St. Patrick’s Day Party

St. Patrick’s Day is the perfect excuse to gather friends and family for a festive celebration filled with green decor, delicious food, and lively entertainment. Whether you’re hosting a casual get-together or a full-blown Irish bash, this guide will help you plan the ultimate St. Patrick’s Day party!

Choose a Theme

While St. Patrick’s Day already has a built-in theme, you can take it a step further with fun variations:

Classic Irish Pub Night – Guinness, whiskey, and traditional Irish music.
Lucky Charm Party – Shamrocks, rainbows, and a touch of magic.
Green Everything – Guests dress in green, and all food and drinks match the theme.
Leprechaun Hunt – A scavenger hunt with fun prizes and activities.

Send Out Invitations

Make sure to invite guests well in advance! A digital invitation is quick, easy and sets the tone for the celebration. These can then easily be shared via mobile into messenger groups, on social media, or via email.

Decorate with St. Patrick’s Day Flair

Decorate with green and gold balloons, shamrock bunting, and tableware, adding shamrock window stickers and banners.

You could even include some green St Patrick’s lights to add to the ambience.

To make the event even more interactive, setting up a DIY photo booth with themed props such as oversized leprechaun hats, beards, and pots of gold encourages guests to take memorable snapshots.

For more decor ideas, check out our St Patrick’s Day Party Amazon List.

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Plan a Festive St. Patrick’s Day Menu

Serve up a delicious Irish-inspired menu, including:

Traditional Irish Fare: Corned beef and cabbage, shepherd’s pie, soda bread.
Appetizers: Mini Reuben sandwiches, Irish cheese platters, potato skins.
Desserts: Guinness chocolate cake, shamrock cookies, green cupcakes.
Drinks: Green beer, Irish coffee, whiskey cocktails, and non-alcoholic shamrock punch.

a group of party goers dressed in green for st patricks day

Create the Perfect St. Patrick’s Day Playlist

Music sets the mood, so include a mix of:

Traditional Irish folk music.
Classic pub songs.
Upbeat party tracks.
Modern Irish artists like The Script or U2.

Fun Party Activities & Games

Keeping guests entertained throughout the event is essential, and incorporating interactive activities adds excitement to the celebration.

Leprechaun Scavenger Hunt

Hosting a Leprechaun Treasure Hunt invites guests to search for hidden gold coins scattered around the venue, creating a playful, competitive element. Our done-for-you Instant Download Leprechaun Scavenger Hunt takes the hard work out of this for you!

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St Patrick’s Day Quiz

Testing guests’ knowledge with Irish Trivia is a great way to engage them in learning fun facts about St. Patrick’s Day history.

Beer Pong

For those who enjoy drinking games, Green Beer Pong is a festive twist on the classic game, making it a lively addition to the party.

Kareoke

If you want to incorporate music, organizing a Karaoke with Irish Songs session encourages guests to sing along to classic tunes like “Danny Boy” and “Tell Me Ma,” adding a musical highlight to the evening.

St. Patrick’s Day Party Favors

Sending guests home with themed party favors is a thoughtful way to wrap up the celebration.

Mini bottles of Irish whiskey or Baileys serve as sophisticated keepsakes for guests who appreciate fine spirits.

For younger guests, goodie bags filled with chocolate gold coins, green candies, and festive trinkets make for delightful take-home treats.

To add an element of fun for all ages, handing out shamrock sunglasses or leprechaun hats ensures that guests leave with a quirky souvenir.

Are you planning a party this St Patrick’s Day?

With a little planning and creativity, your St. Patrick’s Day party will be a hit! From festive decor to delicious food and exciting games, this guide ensures a memorable and fun celebration.

What’s your favorite way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day? Let us know in the comments!

About The Author

Melissa is an Educational Consultant in the UK with over 25 years teaching experience. Through her expertise in creating educational resources for children she opened her Etsy shop, Gin&Gemini, in 2022 and quickly expanded her offering into the party planning niche, offering a range of physical and digital products for children’s parties, family celebrations, holidays and the bachelorette / hen party niche. She lives on a farm with her husband, young daughter and cats.

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