Irish eyes will by smiling, cheeky leprechauns will be leaping, and Guinness will be flowing.
St Patrick’s Day on Friday 17
th March 2017. In Australia, thousands of people (and anyone who’s Irish at heart) celebrate the feast day of Ireland’s patron saint, St Patrick.
St Patrick is known for driving the ‘snakes’ out of Ireland. But just a heads up on this – they weren’t real ‘snakes’… The snakes represented the pagans who left Ireland as they didn’t want to believe in Christianity. Myth busted!
So why do Aussies celebrate St Patrick’s Day?
With the Irish being some of the first Europeans to settle in Australia, around 30% of Australians have some Irish ancestry. And even if we don’t have any Irish blood, that doesn’t stop us. All Aussies are encouraged to embrace the Irish fun and join St Patrick’s Day events.
Here are the top
Australian St Patrick’s Day events for 2017.
Have a craic at the St Patrick’s Day breakfast and lunch at P.J.O’Brien’s (The Irish Pub) in Melbourne
Breakfast at P.J.O’Brien’s is always a sell-out event, so you’ve got to jump online and book now. Indulge in a full Irish breakfast of grilled pork sausages, black & white pudding, bacon, mushrooms, fried egg, grilled tomato, baked beans, and toast, washed down with a Pint of Guinness or a glass of Sparkling. Get in the Irish spirit with live Irish entertainment, music, and dancers throughout the day.
Book now at
P.J.O’Brien’s
South Wharf transforms into a sea of green with a full day of St Patrick’s Day events in Melbourne
South Wharf is the place to be this year for St Patrick’s Day 2017. With delicious food, drink, and live music, the Wharf will come alive with Irish accents, Irish costumes, and Irish fun. Start with a beer garden breakfast, and work your way through to a four-course whiskey dinner, overlooking the Yarra River. Here’s a sneak peek at some of the events:
- Common Man Clover Beer Garden – live music, Guinness lamb ribs and a pint of Guinness, Kilkenny, and Jameson served from midday.
- Plus 5 Whiskey Masterclass – Join Max Hart, Jameson’s Irish Whiskey Ambassador, for this one-hour masterclass. Enjoy a tipple of Irish whiskey and get an expert’s recommendation on how to match dishes with Jameson. Book here.
- Meat Market Whiskey Dinner – One of the best St Patrick’s Day experiences you’ll find. Start with a cocktail, followed by a 4-course meal matched with four outstanding whiskeys from Jameson’s range.
Find out more about the
South Wharf events here.
More than a day, it’s St Patrick’s Day festival week at The Mercantile Hotel in Sydney
Starting on Sunday 12
th March with a family fun day, The Mercantile Hotel sees green for a full week of fun Irish activities. Head to the hotel to enjoy traditional Irish music, dance, food, and film. On St Patrick’s day, enjoy a full Irish breakfast, with a delicious Irish coffee and a 2-hour drink package (bookings essential).
Check out The Mercantile Hotel’s
St Patrick’s Day week.
Sydney’s family St Patrick Day event – The Green Gathering
Celebrating Irish family fun on Sunday 19
th March, Prince Alfred Park comes alive with live Irish entertainment, music and marching bands. Kids love the traditional children’s parade, and parents can try dancing a jig with the Irish dancers. There’s a variety of stalls, local crafts, and traditional Irish goods.
Bring the kids for this
green gathering.
Brisbane streets will turn green with the annual St Patrick’s Day parade
Wear your green and line the streets of Brisbane as quality floats and vibrant Irish displays parade through the CBD. The fun continues with the 7-day Brisbane Irish Festival, including Gaelic family sports, a traditional Irish music night, a charity ball and much more.
Find out more about Brisbane’s free
St Patrick’s Day events.
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No matter what you choose to do, you must show up in a green Irish costume. It’ll be un-Irish not to. At Blossom, we’ve got you covered with our fun range of Irish costumes. From cheeky little leprechauns or cute Kilts to sexy beer maids and four leaf clovers, there’s something for everyone.
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St Patrick’s Day costumes.
South Wharf is the place to be this year for St Patrick’s Day 2017. With delicious food, drink, and live music, the Wharf will come alive with Irish accents, Irish costumes, and Irish fun. Start with a beer garden breakfast, and work your way through to a four-course whiskey dinner, overlooking the Yarra River. Here’s a sneak peek at some of the events:
Celebrating Irish family fun on Sunday 19th March, Prince Alfred Park comes alive with live Irish entertainment, music and marching bands. Kids love the traditional children’s parade, and parents can try dancing a jig with the Irish dancers. There’s a variety of stalls, local crafts, and traditional Irish goods.
Bring the kids for this green gathering.
Wear your green and line the streets of Brisbane as quality floats and vibrant Irish displays parade through the CBD. The fun continues with the 7-day Brisbane Irish Festival, including Gaelic family sports, a traditional Irish music night, a charity ball and much more.
Find out more about Brisbane’s free St Patrick’s Day events.