St. Patrick's Day Party Ideas

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What could be more delicious than these little cupcakes? They are sure to please with booze baked in!

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The history of Saint Patrick and great activity ideas

Saint Patrick's Day Drink Special

Festive recipes sure to impress any Irishman

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Get inspired with these Saint Patrick's Day activity and craft ideas

Party Ideas for St. Patrick's Day

Craft

Easy DIY St. Patrick's Day Place Setting

Dress up your Saint Patrick's Day table with these crafty shamrock ideas. You don't need a ton of time or a big budget to pull out all the stops for a corned beef and cabbage worthy dinner table!
Inspiration

10 Charming St. Patrick's Day Party Ideas

Throw a charming St. Patrick's Day party with these tips and ideas for DIY party favors, boozy cupcakes, colorful printables and homemade table decor. There is no telling how creative you can get this St. Patrick's Day!
Real Party

Lucky You! Saint Patrick's Day Party

Saint Patrick's Day parties needn't be a drunken mess - we're skipping the beer induced coma and opting to host a simple, yet stylish St. Patty's Day party. Complete with playfully modern invitations from Pear Tree Greetings and free printable partyware, we know you're going to want to recreate this celebration at home!
Cupcakes

St. Patrick's Day Chocolate Guinness Cupcakes

Guinness is something every Irish man and woman indulges in on Saint Patrick's Day. For the kids and non-liquid lovers out there, these cupcakes are the perfect Guinness treat to celebrate St. Patty's Day with. Chocolate and beer are combined in the best of ways for this divine treat.
Inspiration

5 Sweet Green Saint Patrick's Day Recipes

Green desserts for St. Patty's Day don't get better or simpler than this! Celebrations' contributor, Krissy Winnick, delivered 5 of the easiest, greenest and sweetest desserts just in time for Saint Patrick's Day that everyone will enjoy. Make them for the kids to take to school or for a party at home - either way you'll have no fuss for such fun!
Real Party

Rainbow Theme Party

Check out these fun and colorful ideas for hosting a rainbow themed party perfect for St. Patrick's Day or any occasion that needs a splash of color.
Tradition

Saint Patrick's Day History for Kids

Sure, the kids can't partake in any St. Patrick's Day drinking activities, but that doesn't mean they have to miss out on all the fun. Get them in the St. Patty's Day spirit while teaching them the history of this jolly holiday with these fun and easy crafts - perfect for little Leprechauns of all ages!
Drink

Beer Cocktails for Saint Patrick's Day

, aka Tracy Toomey and Leanne Shear, is here to offer you two creative St. Patrick's Day beer cocktails! These two expert barmistresses know how you want to spend St. Patrick's Day, and they give you their best recipes.
Real Party

Top of the Mornin' St. Patrick's Day Party

March 17th is a grand day for sure. And what better way to start the day then with a cup o' tea and a plate of hot homemade scones. In this case the tea is a bouquet of fresh "green tea" roses, but the scones however are piping hot and ready to eat! And nothing says an Irish meal like beer and potatoes, but we've gussied them up in a whole new way. Ever wanted to know what the colors mean on an Irish flag? We've got you covered so that you can teach your guests too! Read on for St. Patty's Day recipes along with fun...
Craft

How to Make Rainbow Ice Cubes

Rainbow ice cubes are a cinch to mix and a few of these clever little guys will go a long way in dressing up a basic Saint Patricks Day drink!
Menus

Saint Patrick's Day Drinks & Recipes

Talk about an all out menu for Saint Patrick's Day! Celebrations Expert Mark Addison has quite the recipe round up for you. From rainbow shooters to drunken cake pops this list of Saint Patrick's Day foods are a surefire hit!
Activity

Tips for Hiring an Irish Dancer for your St. Patrick's Day Party

A traditional activity surrounding St. Patty's Day, Irish step dancing, also known as clogging, is a fun way to entertain guests at your St. Patrick's Day party. Consider hiring a clogger to dance for guests, but also consider having the dancer instruct younger children. Here, a few tips to consider if you do decide to hire an Irish dancer.
Recipe

Quick and Easy Homemade Green Lollipops

You don't need molds to make pretty little lollipops for Saint Patrick's Day. Krissy's got the easy how-to for homemade chocolate suckers your party guests will adore.
Recipe

Lime Green Rice Crisp Bars

A pop of green and dash of lime flavoring make these classic rice crisp bars ready for St. Patty's Day celebrations. Nothing could be easier, sweeter or more enjoyable for everyone!
Craft

Lucky You Party Favors

Saint Patrick's Day parties often include lots of drinking. A party favor that's easy to make, this gift bag will certainly have guests smiling the next morning - a sort of hangover cure of sorts. Check out the simple how-to.
Recipe

St. Patrick's Day Tipsy Cupcakes

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with Coryanne's tipsy cakes - a dessert recipe inspired by a trip to Ireland. Infused with whiskey and chocolate, these cupcakes are a decadent treat with a tangy bite.
Tradition

The Story St. Patrick

Before you start dying your beer green, take a history lesson and learn the story of our dear St. Pat!
Recipe

Irish Lamb Stew

Make sure all the leprechauns in your family are well fed this St. Patrick's Day by mixing up some tasty ingredients and making this Irish Lamb Stew. Fresh veggies, meats, and rich spices are what make this dish irresistibly delicious.
Activity

St. Patrick's Day Treasure Hunt

Do you want to plan something extra special and fun with your children this St. Patrick's Day? How about sending them on a treasure hunt to find their own pot of gold at the end of the rainbow this holiday?
Recipe

St. Patty's Day Recipe: Corned Beef Dinner

Celebrate the luck of the Irish with this tasty Corned Beef Dinner recipe! Expert even provides a fabulous pickling spice recipe to add that extra "oomph" to your meal.
Recipe

Irish Mashed Potatoes

What better way to celebrate St. Patrick's day than with some delicious mashed potatoes. This tasty Irish delicacy is the perfect way to dine on this delightful holiday!
Tradition

St. Patrick's Day Traditions

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day by embracing the time-honored traditions of the Irish. As a day of revelry, drinking and feasting, St. Patrick's Day is rife with tradition. Some have been celebrated for centuries while others have only been traditions for the past few decades, but all are in the name of good fun.
Cookies

St. Patrick's Day Cookies

It seems you can always count on the bakery section in your grocery store to have the sugar-coated shamrock cookies around St. Patrick's Day. This year, mix it up a bit and bake your own St. Paddy's cookies like Mint Jelly Thumbprints, Shamrock Stenciled Sugar Cookies, and St. Patrick's Day Macarons...
Tip

Shamrock Facts and Folklore

The shamrock's color is also significant on St. Patrick's Day in that the holiday takes place on the vernal March 17th when spring is upon us. Here are some other bits o' wisdom to pull out about shamrocks while enjoying a pint of green beer on St. Paddy's Day!
Decoration

Green Ice Cream Sundae Bar for St. Patty's Day

If you are hosting a St. Patty's Day party, consider offering your guests a delicious ice cream spread! Use this check list to make sure you have everything you need for green sundae bar!
Tradition

Top 5 St. Patrick's Day Fun Facts

With its folkloric symbols of leprechauns and snakes, it would seem that the revelry of St. Patrick's Day grew from an ancient Emerald Isle celebration into the raucous party that most enjoy today. Well, not exactly. Read on to learn some fun St. Paddy's tidbits!
Tip

Top 3 St. Patrick's Day Parades

Whether you're Irish all year round or just believe in the adage that everyone's Irish on St. Patrick's Day, it's the perfect opportunity to celebrate. Here is a list of the most popular events throughout the country. For more great parades info, check out St. Patrick's Day Parades Throughout the US.
Recipe

Green Cake and Cream Cheese Frosted Trifles

St. Patrick's Day is nothing without all the green decors, drinks, and desserts filling up our rooms! Add one more green treat to your plate - sure to be a favorite with all your local Leprechauns.
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