| St. Patrick's Day, or St. Paddy's Day as it's colloquially | | | | or beer, that way you don't have to go crazy at the |
| known, is fast approaching - that fun, festive day in | | | | liquor store, which can sometimes gouge prices |
| which people celebrate Irish heritage regardless of | | | | around St. Patrick's Day due to the increased |
| their ethnic background, and don anything with the | | | | business. You can download some Irish songs to play |
| color green, from shamrocks to simple green T-shirts. | | | | at the party, and have a fun house party with your |
| People of all ages can join in on the fun - kids can | | | | friends. No need to drive anywhere. |
| enjoy arts and crafts and eat tasty Irish treats, while | | | | 6. Getting an expensive, silly outfit to wear on St. |
| the adults can head out to the pubs at night and sip | | | | Patrick's Day is unnecessary. Save your money and |
| on Guinness and traditional Irish spirits. While St. | | | | get creative with clothing you already have - wear a |
| Patrick's Day can certainly be a lot of fun and provide | | | | green T-shirt with green shoes and a green hat, or |
| a reason to celebrate for party-hardy individuals, it | | | | design something on your own. If you don't have any |
| can also be very expensive if you are not careful. | | | | green items, borrow some from a friend. Have fun |
| Drinks and food can be very pricey on this special | | | | with it! |
| occasion, and attending parades and purchasing arts | | | | 7. St. Patrick's Day, while it is an all-inclusive holiday in |
| and crafts for the kids can drain your funds rather | | | | which anybody, regardless of their heritage can join in |
| quickly. However, if you want to enjoy the typical St. | | | | on the celebration, does NOT have to be celebrated. |
| Patrick's Day festivities and still stay within your | | | | You can skip out on the celebration if you want to, |
| budget, the luck of the Irish is on your side. | | | | and if you don't want to celebrate, you could vent it |
| The fact is that St. Patrick's Day can be celebrated | | | | out online. |
| rather frugally without having to compromise on the | | | | 8. Take advantage of St. Patrick's Day sales. Many |
| good times. Numerous cities across the country, | | | | stores drop coupons on or around St. Patrick's Day, |
| especially in areas in which there is a large and vibrant | | | | and while many offer discounts on Irish garb or green |
| Irish community, have St. Patrick's Day parades and | | | | items, some even discount other products as well. If |
| concerts that are often free to the public and a blast | | | | you need items around the house, shopping on St. |
| to attend. Pubs sometimes have drink specials and | | | | Patrick's Day is not a bad idea if you're looking to |
| discounted specialty Irish dishes, but indulging too | | | | save some green. |
| much can bust your budget rather quickly. | | | | 9. Instead of going out to drink, stay home and drink |
| Check out the following ways you can enjoy your St. | | | | before you go out on the town. "Pre-gaming", as it is |
| Patrick's Day celebration inexpensively while still | | | | playfully referred to, can save you a LOT of money. |
| enjoying yourself: | | | | Some pubs charge the same price for one drink as |
| 1. Just because it's St. Patrick's Day, it does NOT | | | | liquor stores charge for a bottle! |
| mean you have to go out and get drunk. Drinks are | | | | 10. Keep things simple. Instead of enjoying all of the |
| very expensive, and as stated earlier, even the | | | | debauchery St. Patrick's Day has to offer, revel in |
| discounted drinks can add up. Go out to dinner with | | | | the historical significance of the day. Go online and |
| friends, or invite your closest friends over and do | | | | research St. Patrick's Day, download traditional Irish |
| some karaoke to traditional Irish songs. | | | | songs, or go to the library and read books about St. |
| 2. Be on the lookout for free St. Patrick's Day | | | | Patrick's Day or Irish history. It may not sound as fun |
| events. Parades, concerts, fairs - they are usually | | | | as going out and partying, but it is a lot cheaper, and |
| plentiful on this day, and they are a lot of fun, | | | | you can learn a few things. |
| especially for the kids. You can sample Irish treats, | | | | As you can see, saving green on St. Patrick's Day is |
| and learn more about Irish heritage, without having to | | | | relatively easy if you get creative and plan your |
| spend a dime. | | | | partying wisely. By cutting back on expensive drinks, |
| 3. Decorate your home to celebrate the St. Patrick's | | | | or drinking before heading out to the party, you can |
| Day holiday with your family, especially your kids. | | | | still enjoy your celebration without burning a hole in |
| Taking your kids to fairs and arts and crafts shows | | | | your wallet. Also, by decorating your house and |
| can be a little pricey, so getting creative here is key. | | | | getting your kids involved in creatively celebrating St. |
| You can use materials you have around the house, or | | | | Patrick's Day, you'll save a ton of money on |
| make cool designs using your computer and hang | | | | expensive arts and crafts and Irish treats. Lastly, the |
| them up around the house to get your kids in the St. | | | | key to enjoying a frugal St. Patrick's Day celebration |
| Patrick's Day spirit! | | | | is taking advantage of the free festivities out there. |
| 4. If you do typically enjoy drinking on St. Patrick's | | | | Free concerts and parades are plentiful around town, |
| Day, stick to beer like Guinness or the celebratory | | | | and most them are kid-friendly and fun for everyone |
| green beer. Irish spirits such as Bailey's or whiskey | | | | in the family. |
| can be awfully expensive, not to mention a little | | | | No matter how you celebrate St. Patrick's Day, you |
| heavy. | | | | can still enjoy yourself without having to break the |
| 5. Instead of a night out on the town, have a house | | | | bank. |
| party instead. Tell the guests to bring their own liquor | | | | |
