St. Patrick's Day by the Numbers
- 4 years ago
St. Patrick's Day
by the Numbers Everyone can be
Irish for a day on March 17. In the U.S., St. Patrick's Day
has evolved into a reason to
celebrate your Irish heritage. On average, 13 million pints of Guinness
are served on March 17. Chicago has a famous tradition
of dying its river green. The tradition started in 1942,
and takes 40 pounds of dye. Boston is a great place to
celebrate with its annual parade. It is the most Irish city in the U.S.,
with 20.4% of its citizens are of Irish ancestry. 72% of Americans 18-34 years
old plan to celebrate the Irish holiday this year.
by the Numbers Everyone can be
Irish for a day on March 17. In the U.S., St. Patrick's Day
has evolved into a reason to
celebrate your Irish heritage. On average, 13 million pints of Guinness
are served on March 17. Chicago has a famous tradition
of dying its river green. The tradition started in 1942,
and takes 40 pounds of dye. Boston is a great place to
celebrate with its annual parade. It is the most Irish city in the U.S.,
with 20.4% of its citizens are of Irish ancestry. 72% of Americans 18-34 years
old plan to celebrate the Irish holiday this year.