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St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated by millions each year in the United States. If you’d like to commemorate the holiday this year, a party is an excellent opportunity to don your favorite green outfit and get festive in the comfort of home. If you’re on the search for party activities that your guests will love, consider the ideas we share here:
Whether you’re hosting a small group or large get-together, an Irish-themed game is a great way to bring guests together and kickstart the conversation. If you’d like to give party-goers a chance to test their mixology skills, set up a cocktail bar and encourage participants to have fun experimenting. Be sure to include green food coloring as a nod to St. Patrick’s Day’s iconic color. If you’d prefer to stay away from artificial dyes, matcha powder or spirulina are healthy alternatives to traditional food coloring. To make this game alcohol-free, try offering the fixings for green smoothies or shamrock milkshakes.
After everyone’s finished whipping up a signature drink, it’s time to sample the beverage lineup and take votes on the best concoction. To add some excitement to the game, reward the winner of the challenge with a gift card or other prize.
Looking for crowd-pleasing dishes? Look no further than Irish classics like corned beef sandwiches and bangers and mash. These corned beef sandwiches are simple to make, and they’re the perfect starter course for parties. If you’d like to serve up unforgettable treats to accompany the main entree, you can’t go wrong with a pitcher of green beer and St. Patrick’s Day-friendly desserts. To make emerald-hued beer, try this simple recipe and pair it with a decadent dessert, such as Baileys-infused brownies or pot of gold cupcakes.
A party isn’t complete without a great playlist to set the mood. If you’d prefer to stay on-theme for St. Patrick’s Day, begin compiling an Irish playlist for the big day. You’ll find ready-made holiday playlists on streaming sites like Spotify, and you may be surprised by the interesting mix of traditional instrumental tunes and hits from bands like U2 and Flogging Molly.
St. Patrick’s Day offers an excellent opportunity to throw an out-of-the-box celebration and honor Irish heritage. If you’re looking for a new place to call home that’s perfect for hosting, you’ll love our VerraWest community. Each unit is designed with luxury details, and open floor plans make it easy to accommodate guests. When you’re in the mood to explore entertainment options outside the home, downtown Longmont is just minutes away. To arrange a tour of our beautiful community, please reach out to our leasing team.