Celebrate with the Irish.
If youre ready to party a few days early, attend the St. Patricks Day Irish festival put on by the Emerald Society on the Saturday before St. Patricks Day. The festival runs from noon until sunset at Fred B. Harnett Park in Coral Gables and features Irish food, musical entertainment, craft vendors, kids activities and a full-service bar.
Attend a party.
There's a great St. Patricks Day party at JohnMartins, located at 253 Miracle Mile in Coral Gables. Theyll kick off the festivities with a street fair from 4PM to midnight on Salzedo Street featuring live music by the Celtic band Volunteers. Meanwhile, the restaurant will serve a traditional Irish menu beginning at 11:30AM.
Grab a pint at an Irish pub.
Miami has a few popular Irish pubs where you can grab a pint of Guinness and enjoy a traditional Irish meal. Playwright Irish Pub & Restaurant is located at 1265 Washington Avenue on Miami Beach. Nearby, you can also find Finnegans at 1344 Ocean Drive.
Make a traditional Irish meal at home
If heading out to a celebration isnt your thing, consider making a traditional Irish meal at home this year. Corned beef and cabbage, while not truly an authentic Irish meal is the adopted dish of Irish Americans. Here are some recipes for traditional meals you can share with your family:
Trace your ancestry
If you have some Celtic blood in your veins, take this holiday as an opportunity to begin exploring your roots. Abouts Genealogy guide provides a Guide to Exploring Your Irish Roots on the Internet.


