St. Patrick’s Day, or The Feast of Saint Patrick, is a cultural celebration in Ireland surrounding the day that Saint Patrick died. However, here in the United States, we don’t view this as a religious holiday. Instead, this is a day for celebration with endless amounts of food, drinks, parades, and fun!  There are many traditional staples of the Saint Patrick’s Day celebration, with some of the most common being:

  • Wearing green
  • Drinking green beer
  • Attending parades
  • Eating Irish cuisine

Since it is not recognized as a holiday in the U.S., most offices are open for business. So, if we can’t celebrate with friends and family, why not bring the party to the office?

We’ve put together a list of some office-friendly party ideas and delicious Irish creations to get your colleagues into the St. Patty’s Day spirit.

tips for a successful St. Patrick's day party at the office

1) Mini Corned Beef & Cabbage Slider Sandwiches: Everyone loves a mini sandwich. They are easy to make, fun to eat, and leave room for endless feasting. This traditional Irish dish can be enjoyed with cabbage for the ultimate St. Patty’s Day experience.

2) Irish Soda Bread: Another traditional Irish dish, soda bread, can be stuffed with raisins for the utmost sweetness. Get the recipe here.

3) Lucky Charms Treats: Everyone knows that Lucky Charms is a fun and tasty way to get into the Irish spirit. Instead of just eating a bowl of Charms, why not turn it into a delicious dessert! This is a yummy new take on a the “Rice Krispie Treat”-  Check out the recipe here.

4) Green Beer / Green Drinks: Don’t forget the green beer to really get the party started! For simpler, non-alcoholic festive beverages try coffee with green Whipped Cream. Just add some green food dye and you’re ready to celebrate!

5) Green Clothes & Accessories: Green top hats, shamrock headbands, green nail polish, “Kiss Me I’m Irish” T-Shirts and more! You can find all of your Irish gear at a party store, or opt to get creative and make it yourself.

6) Green Bagels: Here in New Jersey, everyday is better with a fresh bagel. Most local bagel stores will bake fresh, green bagels for this fun-filled holiday!

5) Green Desserts: Don’t forget to top off the day with some delicious desserts. Satisfy the entire offices’ sweet tooth; bring in mint chocolate chip ice cream, mint candies, green M&M’s, green cupcakes, and more to celebrate the green-themed day!

We hope these office party tips will leave you feeling lucky (and full!) this March 17th. Enjoy your St. Patty’s Day party — PCG certainly will!