Throwing occasional parties in the office can boost company culture and employee morale.
And because Saint Patrick’s Day is almost upon us, this is the perfect opportunity for everyone to let loose and have fun.
You won’t have to have Irish ancestry to celebrate this lively holiday!
Here are the best St. Patrick’s Day party ideas to help you plan.
10 Fun & Cool Things To Do At St. Patrick’s Day Office Parties
1. Play Classic Irish Music
Put together an inclusive playlist including Irish music and everyone’s favorite songs.
You can opt for a DJ or live band if you’ve got the budget, but Spotify’s good (and free!), too. Check out some of the best St Patrick's Day gifts here.
2. Serve St.-Patrick’s-Day-Themed Lunch
After a long, tiring morning of answering emails and calls, treat everyone to lunch.
Some St. Patricks Day ideas for lunch include Irish food, such as shepherd’s pie and beef stew. You can also conduct a meeting beforehand to ask everyone to bring their own dishes for the office potluck for a more personal touch. [1]
Remember to serve Guinness beer and whiskey (but remind everyone to drink responsibly!
3. Try Out Different Pranks With Employees & Coworkers
In Irish folklore, leprechauns are quite the pranksters. You can take a page out of their book and try out different pranks with employees and coworkers to honor St. Patrick. [2]
Organize a treasure hunt where the winner will get rewarded if they find the hidden pot of gold coins. Learn what to bring to a St Paddy's Day here.
4. Go Off-Site
You don’t have to throw the St. Patrick’s Day party at the office — the party is the perfect excuse to get everyone off-site! Find a good event place or make reservations at your local Irish pub after work so that everyone can move freely like nobody’s business.
5. Serve Green Beverages
You can whip up a healthy smoothie in the color green for everyone to kickstart the St. Patrick’s Day celebration. This will work just as well in waking everyone up like the regular Irish coffee.
If you want to go the more creative route, you can spice things up by serving mystery green beverages with an Irish theme. Make a variety of options to keep everyone guessing and giggling! Of course, it’s also important to keep everyone healthy and safe, so ensure you know if anyone is allergic to certain ingredients.
6. Spread Good Luck & Warm Wishes
Spread warm wishes and the luck of the Irish and hope that the St. Patrick’s Day spirit carries over the rest of the year.
7. Organize A Decorating Contest
Organize a St. Patrick’s Day activity, like a decorating contest, on the day of the party. This will create a festive atmosphere, improve your team’s bonding, and allow them to get creative with their hands.
Have everyone split up into teams to decorate their designated spot. Make sure to allocate funds for St Patrick's Day decors like green streamers and gold balloons, and reward the team with the best display to encourage employees to participate actively.
8. Bring In Some Themed Treats
Finger foods are a must at every party because everyone wants something easy they can munch on while the party goes on. Some St. Patrick’s Day ideas for sweet treats include green cookies, Irish soda bread, and corned beef tacos.
9. Team-Building Games & Activities
Games and activities strengthen the bond among your employees. This is where the party planning committee can get creative! You can start with St. Patrick’s Day-themed games like trivia night or charades. Have a dance-off as well.
10. Organize A Traditional Irish Costume Competition
Host a costume competition for the main event of your St. Patrick’s Day office party. Have everyone attend wearing their best costumes, and reward the one whose costume stayed most faithfully to Irish culture.
FAQs
What do I need to bring to the office for St Patricks Day?
It’s important to wear green to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Apart from that, if the office is having a potluck, bring Irish dishes to the party, such as shepherd’s pie and beef stew.
What are St Patricks Day Games for the office?
A scavenger hunt for gold coins, beer pong, and Irish trivia night are just a few ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with games you can hold in the office.
Final Details
Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day is always fun, but this holiday can be even more fun when spent with your best pals in the office.
For any party, decorating the place to match the theme is essential. Host a decorating contest, where the team with the best St. Patrick’s Day items and decorations will bring home a special prize. This is a fun way to get everyone involved.
Secondly, have good food and drinks! Curate a menu of Irish dishes, such as shepherd’s pie or beef stew, or organize an Irish potluck where everyone can pitch in. Make sure also to have green beer and Irish whiskey on hand.
Lastly, play games! Organize an elaborate treasure hunt, host a costume contest, or have a dance-off. Don’t forget to prepare prizes for the lucky winners.
References:
- https://www.britannica.com/topic/shepherds-pie
- https://www.britannica.com/art/leprechaun
