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

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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