St. Patrick’s Day is Big Business in the United States (Infographic)

St. Patrick’s Day is Big Business in the United States (Infographic)
(Statitsta.com)
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While Ireland gears up to celebrate St. Patrick’s weekend, preparations are also underway on the other side of the Atlantic. An estimated 39.6 million Americans claim Irish heritage, almost 7 times Ireland’s population. 

Collectively, Americans spend an impressive $4.7 billion on St. Patricks Day every year, approximately $35.27 per person.

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