Fun on the streets is guaranteed for a rowdy
St. Patrick’s Day bash. There are parades, fanfares, and so much more to enjoy. The state of Colorado most famously turns its river green in honor of this occasion. However, you might not have the resources to go all out in such a manner. You can still rock out on this occasion with your friends and posse. All you need is an appropriate venue and the partying spirit. To make things even more special, we suggest going crazy during the day and having intimate casual fun in the evening. While traditional activities like charades or Pictionary might not be the vibe you need, there are many other pastimes you can indulge in.
If this idea intrigues you, we also suggest hosting a St. Patrick’s Day soiree at your house or apartment. Get your close friends and relatives together and plan an evening of fun. Add an assortment of alcoholic beverages to make the occasion even more memorable. This setting is more suitable for those who might not want to celebrate in a crowd of strangers. Don’t lose this occasion to bring everyone together. If you are planning to host a dinner party with all the trimmings, you need to start planning. There are a ton of things involved in this endeavor. Let us get you started right away.
Food and Wine
The first and foremost thing you need to figure out is the menu of the evening. This aspect depends on your theme as well. If you have selected a strictly Irish theme including the décor and costumes, then you need to commit to it. The food and drinks have to be inspired by Irish culture and cuisine. Even if you aren’t Irish by descent, don’t fret. There are a lot of traditional Irish recipes available on the internet. Do some research and select the ones with the most historical value. Go with your taste buds and don’t pick cuisines with complicated instructions. The simpler, the tastier! Representative traditional Irish dishes include Irish stew (made with lamb, mutton, or beef), bacon and cabbage (with potatoes), boxty (potato pancake), coddle (sausage, bacon, and potato), colcannon (mashed potato, kale or cabbage, and butter), and the soda farl. Don’t they all sound delicious?
Traditional Irish alcoholic beverages include Guinness beer and Irish whiskey. Turn your St. Patrick’s Day dinner gathering into a joyous nighttime party. Back in the day, barley or wheat beer was a prerequisite of wealth in noble houses of Ireland. Irish whiskey also became a staple drink in the 12th century after distillation was introduced in the emerald isle. Fermented milk is also an Irish drink but we suggest skipping that one.
Cutlery and Knives
The next step to setting up for the most perfect St. Patrick’s Day party is arranging cutlery. This is important as it must coincide with your theme for the event. Our suggestion is to go with extremely rustic and aesthetically unique dinner utensils. The Irish theme is synonymous with pubs and rough country living. Emulate that with metallic forged cutlery. Alternatively, you can also use wooden utensils to be more environmentally conscious. The two-tined forks and delicate wooden spoons will be beautifully suited to your dinner table. Add a metallic or horn & bone tankard to the table and complete the Gaelic rustic inn vibe. The Irish-born in your guest list is sure to appreciate this attention to detail. Not to mention, you won’t have to bring out your fine china dishes and expensive stemware. Thus, the drunken shenanigans won’t harm your precious dinnerware.
Games and Entertainment
Improvise new games or turn old party games into St. Patrick’s Day versions by including alcohol. One such example is the hot potato drinking game. While you might be aware of what hot potatoes are, you have never played our version before. Get all your dinner attendees in a circle. Get a potato, Irish whiskey or Guinness, and a shot glass for each participant. Fill all the shot glasses with the drink of choice. Hand over the potato to one person. As Irish music plays, the person passes the potato to another player in the circle. The potato should continue to pass from one player to another for as long as the music plays. When the music stops, the person with the potato takes a shot and steps out of the circle. The game continues until there is only one person left. The last person is declared the winner.
St. Patrick’s Day Party Favors
No party is complete without amazing party favors and souvenirs. Go with Irish themed products and help your guests cherish the occasion. One good example is the
Celtic Emblem Metallic Bracelet. This souvenir is perfect for the ladies at your dinner party. It features a metallic emblem on a black and silver background. These durable bracelets are perfect for everyday wear and effortlessly transition from casual gear to formal attire. For the gentlemen or the logophiles in your retinue, a diary is the perfect St. Patrick’s Day party favor. The
Celtic Emblem Medieval Leather Journal offers you a chance to jot down your thoughts and ideas. The design on the front is a Celtic circle with flower center and the back features a second Celtic circle.
Don’t forget a wide variety of Irish music and jingles to get your invitees in the right mood. St. Patrick’s Day is a celebration of harmony and concordance. Celebrate it with SwordsSwords and double your joy!
