CitySurfing Orlando’s 2016 Picks for Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day

- Michelle Snow

Whether you’re Irish or just feeling like you are, there are a lot of ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in the Orlando area that are more than just green beer.

CitySurfing Orlando's Picks to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day 2015 in Orlando

Here are CitySurfing Orlando’s picks for celebrating like you’re Irish:

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Artegon Marketplace, Orlando – St. Patrick’s Day Beer Stroll (all ages)
From 6-9pm on March 17, enjoy samples of Guinness, Magner’s and even some green beer. There will be plenty of Irish fun and even prizes for those decked out in their best Leprechaun gear. As a bonus Rumba 100.3 is hosting a free Latin fest in the front lawn. Visit artegonmarketplace.com for more info.

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Crooked Can Brewing Company, Winter Garden – St. Patrick’s Day Celtic Festival
This FREE three-day festival runs March 17-19, and includes Highland Games, Irish Grub, Live Celtic Music and more. Off Kilter plays Saturday night. Visit the event’s Facebook page for more information.

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East End Market, Orlando – Audubon Park Garden District St. Paddy’s Day Craft Beer + Cheese Tasting Fundraiser 
From 6-8pm on March 17, La Femme Du Fromage’s Chef Tonda Corrente will delight patrons with this beer and cheese pairing. Cost is $25 in advance until March 13, and $30 after until day of. Visit the event’s Facebook page for more information.

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Fiddler’s Green, Winter Park – St. Patrick’s Day Party
They will be opening at noon on March 17, serving authentic Irish food all day. Live entertainment featuring The Fenians, Jane O’Connor, Celtic Pulse stepdancers, Rosie O’Grady’s Highlanders bagpipe band,and Scottish piper Jamie Kelly. Visit fiddlersgreen.pub for more info.

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Frankie Farrell’s Irish Pub & Grille, Orlando – St. Patrick’s Day Party
The family-friendly restaurant will serve a traditional Corned Beef & Cabbage special on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17. Frankie Farrell’s will be decked out with a themed atmosphere along with traditional music (not live) and give out complementary hats and themed items. Drink specials will also be on tap. Visit lbvorlandoresort.com for more info.

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Pat O’Brien’s, Universal Orlando – Everyone’s Irish on St. Pat’s
From 2pm to 2am on March 17, enjoy Irish food and drink and dueling pianos. Off Kilter plays in the evening. Admission is FREE until 7pm for all ages. After 7pm, 21+ only is $10 per person or $15 for VIP (private bar, light appetizers, & balcony access). Visit universalorlando.com for more info.

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Pointe Orlando, Orlando – Various St. Patrick’s Parties
Try out a bunch of St. Patrick’s celebrations in one location on March 17. On the lower level, The Pub will be starting early at 11am with drink specials like $2 Jello shots, $5 Guinness, Guinness IPA, Smithwicks & Harp, and plenty of green beer, plus live music. On the upper level, Lafayette’s starts at 4pm with $4 green beer and $5 Guinness cans, Jameson Whiskey shots, and Irish Car shots, and live music at 8pm. Both have NO COVER. Visit pointeorlando.com for more info.

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Raglan Road, Disney Springs – Mighty St. Patrick’s Festival (all ages)
Enjoy Irish bands, dancers, food and drink all week long through St. Patrick’s Day. Admission is free today until the 16th, then on March 17, guests are seated on a first come-first served basis with a cover charge of $10 per person 18 and older. There are is also a special 4-course lunch on March 14, and a 5-course lunch on March 15, for additional charges. Read our post on the Mighty St. Patrick’s Festival for more details.

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Wall St Plaza, Orlando – St. Patrick’s Day Block Parties (21+)
On March 17, enjoy live music from The Lighter Exchange, Irish food, and $5 drink specials featuring Guinness pints, Jameson Whiskey shots, and Irish Car Bombs. Visit wallstplaza.net for more details.

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Krispy Kreme Doughnuts St. Patrick’s Day themed doughnuts

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts
And if you’re having a celebration at home, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts is offering several St. Patrick’s Day themed doughnuts including the Chocolate Iced Glazed with Sprinkles, Chocolate Iced Kreme Filled, White Iced Glazed and classic Shamrock, from now through March 17. Central Florida locations include Millenia Mall, Kissimmee, Winter Park, and Daytona Beach. The green original glazed are at the Millenia location only and only on March 17.

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There are also plenty of other options listed in out events calendar, if none of these appeal to you. But however you choose to celebrate, please drink responsibly and make it home alive!

About Michelle Snow

Michelle is the owner and editor of CitySurfing Orlando. She also owns Zengrrl.com, is a freelance writer specializing in travel and entertainment, has authored/co-authored four guidebooks on Orlando and Florida, and was head editor/writer at TheDisneyBlog.com for 10 years. She's lived in Orlando near Walt Disney World since 1995, and still finds there's so much fun to be had in Central Florida.
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