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12 Festive Ways Everyone Can Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner, and people everywhere eagerly await the pouring of green beer and wearing green to avoid getting pinched. What originated as a day to celebrate Saint Patrick — the Patron Saint of Ireland, has evolved into a global celebration of all things Irish every March 17th. 

You don’t have to be Irish to get in on the fun! Here are some enjoyable ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.

1. Treat Your Sweet Tooth

Enjoy festive desserts like shamrock-shaped cookies and green Jell-O squares, or delight in mint chocolate chip ice cream. For an adults-only treat, add a splash of green Creme de Menthe to a bowl of vanilla ice cream.

2. Go Virtual

Take an online cooking class and learn how to make authentic Irish dishes with the St. Paddy’s Day Feast. 

3. Attend a Parade 

Get in on the excitement of a local parade. The Atlanta St. Patrick’s Parade is filled with cheering crowds, Irish music and dancing, floats, and more.  

4. Treasure Hunt

Hide chocolate gold coins around the office, your home, or outdoors for a fun scavenger hunt. Perfect for all ages!

5. Hold a Catered Gathering

Save yourself the stress and cater in so you can enjoy the fun. Talk of the Town Catering & Special Events is an award-winning catering company in Atlanta that will make your event shine. 

6. Spruce It Up

Make your space festive and fun by decorating with streamers, shamrocks, balloons, and gold coins. 

7. For the Kids

Share Irish folklore about leprechauns and have the kids choose their three wishes if they caught one. Print holiday-themed coloring pages and have a coloring contest. 

8. Wear Green

Wear something green to avoid getting pinched. If you’re feeling adventurous – go all out and dress up in a holiday-themed costume. 

9. Cook an Irish feast

Try your hand at cooking traditional holiday food like shepherd’s pie, corned beef and cabbage, and Irish soda bread. 

10. Raise a Glass

Enjoying iconic green beer is a given, but how about an Irish whiskey or festive green cocktail? 

11. Bar Hop

Gather your friends and enjoy Irish-themed drinks at local pubs. Have a designated driver or call a driving service for safety. 

12. Plan a Picnic

If weather permits, enjoy a picnic in the great outdoors. For a festive touch, bring green napkins, paper plates, and a green blanket to sit on.

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