| If the idea of going out to a crowded pub for St. | | | | can easily customize your beverages by using green |
| Patrick's Day does not appeal to you then you can | | | | food coloring to light colored beers to tint them |
| always throw your own Irish themed party! This | | | | green. For non-beer drinkers make green apple vodka |
| article will go over three basic things that will make | | | | martinis. You may also want to include traditional Irish |
| organizing your St. Patrick's Day party a breeze. | | | | meals such as corned beef and cabbage or a hearty |
| #1 - Decorations | | | | stew. If those foods just aren't your style - just go |
| Having the right decorations makes it amazingly | | | | with party favorites that are already green such as |
| simple to set the stage for your party! For a St. | | | | guacamole, green salsa and spinach dip. And for the |
| Paddy's day party you can go with a couple of | | | | end of the night don't forget Irish coffees - coffee |
| different options. You can buy decorations and party | | | | with whisky and whipped cream! |
| supplies that are specific to the holiday. This would | | | | #3 - Music |
| include banners and balloons, plates, napkins and cups | | | | It is quite easy to make a party playlist of Irish |
| and whatever else you need that says "St. Patrick's | | | | music. You can include the traditional Irish drinking |
| Day" and/or includes images of leprechauns and | | | | songs, fiddle music and Celtic classics. Or you if prefer |
| shamrocks or whatever you associate with the | | | | rock or modern music find the music of bands and |
| holiday. Of if you want a more streamlined look, just | | | | singers who are from Ireland and you'll have music all |
| be sure to decorate with the right colors. In this case | | | | night long. |
| you'd go heavy on the green with touches of white | | | | As you can see it just does not take a lot of effort |
| and orange as these are the colors of the Irish flag. | | | | to put together a fun and enjoyable St. Patrick's Day |
| #2 - Food & Drink | | | | party! In fact, it's easy to take your standard, |
| There are few things that put people in a festive | | | | everyday party and give it that touch of Ireland with |
| mood more than food and alcohol. St. Patrick's Day is | | | | a hearty dose of green, and by keeping the |
| a holiday that seems to be made for drinking! You | | | | beverages flowing and the music playing. |
