Collect Money To Celebrate St Patricks Day

Whether you’re Irish or not, St. Patrick’s Day is a time to celebrate the joys of family and friendship — and also a time to do a bit of partying. Here are some unique ways to celebrate St Patrick’s Day, with a little help from PayIt2.

1. Make an Authentic Irish Feast for Family and Friends

Instead of corned beef and cabbage, do as the Irish do and prepare a huge lamb stew, complete with potatoes and carrots. Next, bake plenty of loaves of soda bread and several lush Irish desserts — such as apple cakes with custard sauce and cheesecakes. You can make this a community event by collecting money for the feast with PayIt2.

2. Put on a Party With Irish Step Dancers

For an unforgettable party, hire a troupe of Irish step dancers to perform; you can locate a local troupe by calling the dance organizations in your area. Pay the dancers by collecting money online using PayIt2, which will give you the tools to manage your contributions so you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need.

3. Hire an Authentic Irish Band

Nothing evokes Ireland more than authentic Irish music, so you can take your party to a whole new level by hiring a real Irish band. You can check with your local musicians union or with local talent agencies to find an available band. Good music doesn’t come cheap, however, so you’ll need to use PayIt2 to manage your donations.

4. Organize a Neighborhood Parade

You’ve probably heard about the fabulous St. Patrick’s Day parades in New York, Chicago, Savannah and other cities, so why not hold one in your neighborhood? Bring in a few local entertainers, a couple of marching bands from the local high schools, and encourage neighbors to make floats. Float materials may cost a bit — and you might have to pay the entertainers or contribute to the school’s band program. If you do, don’t worry, because PayIt2 can help you streamline and itemize your donations to cover everything.

5. Travel to Ireland

There’s probably no better way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day than to take a trip to the Emerald Isle. Air and hotel fares are just starting to get a bit lower in March, so you should be able to find a few deals. By using PayIt2, you can raise money for the trip with the help of a few sympathetic friends and family members.

Ready for a St. Patrick’s Day you’ll remember? Get started now organizing a St. Patty’s Day party with PayIt2.