Growing up, my parents would throw a St. Patrick's Day party every year. Here are some ideas for one of your own: food, drinks, and decorations, etc. I've also thrown in some fun ideas crafts and activities if your party is going to include kids!
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Food and Drinks
Decor
Party Essentials
Activities
Food and Drinks
This is our family punch recipe we use at all big family parties. It's perfect for a St. Patrick's Day party - try it out!
Holiday Punch Recipe - Drink Crock with Dispenser and Lid
These sprinkle cake batter cookies are a hit with everyone! I love using different sprinkles for each holiday - add some St. Patrick's Day themed sprinkles for a easy festive cookie.
Funfetti Cake Batter Cookies Recipe
I love making themed cutout cookies for holiday parties. There are so many options for a St. Patrick's Day party - shamrocks, rainbows, leprechauns, pots of gold, Irish flag…
St. Patrick's Day Shamrock Cookies - Sally's Baking Addiction
These themed snack boards are a great option for graze and go food at a party!
St. Patrick's Day Snack Board
We always had corned beef at our St. Patrick's Day Parties - this slow cooker recipe looks like it would be nice and easy for a crowd.
Corned Beef and Cabbage Slow Cooker Recipe
Beef and Guinness stew is another great option for a St. Patrick's Day party
Beef and Guinness Stew
Another great option is making corned beef and slicing it for sandwiches. Easy for everyone to serve themselves and good for a crowd.
Corned Beef
Irish Soda Bread was another staple at our St. Patrick's Day parties growing up!
Amazingly Easy Irish Soda Bread
Decor
I love a good banner!
St. Patrick's Day Banner
Shamrock garlands around the house would be fun!
6ft. St. Patrick's Day Felt Shamrock Garland by Celebrate It
This decorations kit would be great to set-up a photo backdrop so you can document your party!
40ct St. Patrick's Day Decorations Kit, Hanging Swirls, Banner, Shamrock Garlands for St. Patrick's Day Decor, St. Patrick's Day Party Favor | Michaels
These would be fun table decor!
Shamrock Gold Coins, 50ct. by Celebrate It
I love a balloon arch at a party!
Amscan 110873 St. Patrick's Day Balloon Garland Kit, Kit Of 80 Pieces
If you're looking for DIY decorations these shamrock streamers are a fun idea!
St. Patrick’s Day DIY Shamrock Streamers
Party Essentials
All good parties start with a good invitation - Etsy is a great place to find one you like.
St. Patrick's Day Invitation Template, St. Patricks Party Invitation, Girls Night Party Hand drawn Eat Drink Be Irish Invite Printable
Another great disposable party plate-ware option
St Patricks Day Plates and Napkins Set 25 PCS 9" Square ...
St. Patrick's Day Plates, Cups and Napkins!
Saint Patricks Day Party Supplies Set Plates Napkins Cups Tableware Kit for 16
Plenty of napkins are so important when throwing a party
Clover Toss Cocktail Napkins, 20ct. by Celebrate It
On theme plates are a must
Green Paper Dinner Plates, 9in, 20ct, Way to Celebrate!
same for dessert - on theme is a must!
Green Paper Dessert Plates, 7in, 24ct, Way To Celebrate!
Activities
Slime is always such a hit with the kids - although maybe not with the parents!
Pot of Gold Glitter Slime - St Patricks Day Activities
Making your own leprechaun trap is a great way to celebrate the day. Here are a few idea of DIY ones!
8 DIY Leprechaun Trap Ideas for a Suspenseful St. Patrick’s Day
The felt shamrocks would be a fun activity and then a great decor item for years to come.
Felt Shamrocks | How to Make an Easy Felt Shamrock
You can never have too many fridge magnets!
How to Make a Layered Rainbow with Felt
I love a good popsicle craft - these leprechauns are so fun!
