Over 31 million Americans claim Irish ancestry, driving the widespread celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, with Boston, MA, ranked the best city for festivities. WalletHub analyzed 200 U.S. cities for the best St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, considering traditions, costs, safety, and weather. Americans are expected to spend $7.2 billion this year.

Pittsburgh has been ranked as one of the top U.S. cities for St. Patrick's Day celebrations, a new report finds.

The countdown is on! With St. Patrick’s Day weekend just around the corner, the Guinness and green beer will soon be flowing.

Chicago topped all other Midwest entries, but ranked among the worst when the weather is factored into the festivities, finishing 198th out of 200.

Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day can be fun no matter where you live, but some cities pull out all the stops. WalletHub compiled a list of the best cities in the U.S. to celebrate the holiday. It looked at several key factors,