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St. Patrick's Day is just around the corner, which means green drinks will flow and Irish food will emerge piping hot from kitchens. Besides stocking up on craft ice and mixers, bars and restaurants can display festive decorations to make their St. Patrick's Day events fun and successful. 

How Bars and Restaurants Can Create Memorable St. Patrick's Day Parties

1. Custom Craft Ice

One way to make your event extra festive is to order custom craft ice stamped with traditional St. Patrick's Day symbols, such as a shamrock, four-leaf clover, Celtic knot, leprechaun hat, or Irish harp. The ice acts as a subtle but clever nod to the holiday, and it can be used in water, cocktails, mocktails, and other drinks. Plus, four-leaf clover ice cubes can also be part of the next idea. 

2. Four-Leaf Clover Hunts

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Scavenger hunts are popular activities that often bring patrons into bars and restaurants. For your event, you can hide lucky four-leaf clovers made of paper or other material around your space. They can be placed under tables, behind posters, or even stamped into custom craft ice for drinks. Guests who discover one can claim a prize, such as a free drink or an appetizer. 

3. Photo Booths

Everybody loves a photo booth! That's why you can usually find one at weddings, birthday parties, and holiday celebrations like St. Patrick's Day. You can provide props like green masks, wigs, oversized glasses, and other accessories. Then, encourage patrons to post their photos on social media, tagging your bar or restaurant's location and a special hashtag for your event. 

4. Raffles

A St. Patrick's Day raffle can give your guests a taste of the luck of the Irish. The prizes can be gift certificates or merchandise from your bar or restaurant. You could also solicit other local businesses to provide clothing, household goods, and self-care items. Plus, you can give back to the community by giving some of the raffle's proceeds to local charities.

 

Make your St. Patrick's Day event extra-festive with the help of Doggery Craft Ice. They provide signature ice products for clients in Saint Petersburg, FL, and across the Tampa Bay area. The artists craft a variety of blocks, spheres, and custom shapes for cocktails, punch bowls, and unique carvings. Courteous drivers deliver the ice in special containers that protect the clarity and shape. Staff members also teach clients how to maintain the ice to last for the entire event. Call (727) 350-1073 for a consultation, or visit the website to browse some of their custom merchandise.

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