How to Have a Fun, Dry St. Patrick’s Day

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How to Have a Fun, Dry St. Patrick’s Day

St Patrick’s Day is considered a drinking holiday in today’s society, which can be hard to participate in when you do not drink. There are many responses these days to this idea of St Patrick’s Day being intrinsically tied to alcohol. Patriotic Irish groups and sober groups have made their own celebrations for anyone wanting to celebrate a dry day. The #1 rule for success is preparation! Plan ahead what you are doing for the day and who you will be with. Making sure you already have sober plans makes it much easier to decline drinking invitations and remain accountable.

For the Irish

Dry St. Patrick's DaySober St. Patrick’s Day is an organization started in New York by William Reilly who proposed the idea to community leaders in addiction recovery and Irish Americans. Since 2012, it has been an annual event held on the same day as the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in New York City. There are now events in both the USA and Ireland. The mission statement of the organization is “to reclaim the true spirit of the day and to change the perception and experience of what St Patrick’s Day can be by providing family-friendly, alcohol-free events that celebrate the depth of Irish culture, as well as year-round educational and cultural activities.”

For the Reveler

College campuses in North America have become notorious for binge drinking and hard partying. St Patrick’s Day is no exception. Universities and colleges always have a variety of clubs and societies and now that there are sober and recovery societies, dry St. Patrick’s Day events are popping up. Keep an eye out in the weeks leading up to the day as many recovery groups will also host get-togethers. Being around those also focused on their personal recovery creates a safe atmosphere where you can begin to make new St. Patty’s memories.

For the Self Starter

Thanks to the Internet, fun shirts like “Kiss Me, I’m Irish and Sober” are available, making avoiding beers easier. Hosting a dry party at home will create a safe and fun atmosphere for yourself and others. If you don’t want to host, make sure you have some kind of plan. Declining drinking event invitations takes practice, but is vital for recovery longevity. Your friends should be understanding of your desire to avoid unnecessarily triggering situations.

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