Apparently, This Indiana City is One of the Best Places to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
When you think about St. Patrick's Day, there are probably a few places that instantly come to mind - cities like Boston and Chicago. But Indiana, I'm assuming, doesn't seem like a place associated with St. Patty. And that, my friends, is why you shouldn't assume - because there is one city in Indiana that is considered one of the best places to celebrate St. Patrick's Day.
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WalletHub.com compared 200 of the largest cities in the country to find the best places to wear green. They looked at data ranging from Irish pubs and restaurants to affordable lodging to the weather forecast for St. Patrick’s Day.
St. Patrick’s Day celebrates the Irish, but it’s become a beloved cultural holiday for millions of Americans regardless of their ancestry. The best cities for St. Patrick’s Day combine rich traditions with tasty and affordable food, safe conditions to celebrate, and good weather. ~WalletHub
Which Indiana City is the Best Place to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day?
According to this report, FORT WAYNE is one of the best places to celebrate St. Patty each March. But why? What makes Fort Wayne, of all places, such a favorable St. Patrick's Day destination? Well, it all comes down to the data, and in this case, the data says that Fort Wayne is ranked the #40 (out of 200) on the list of best places for St. Patrick's Day. Let's break that down a little further. Here are Fort Wayne's stats...
- St. Patrick's Day traditions rank - #47
- Costs rank - #60
- Safety & Accessibility rank - #19
- St. Patrick's Day Weather rank - #194
It's nice to see that folks should feel safe while celebrating in Fort Wayne. The weather really hurt the city's overall ranking, but there's nothing you can do about that. Indianapolis was on the list too and its weather ranking was dead last at #200.
It should come as no surprise that Boston, MA is ranked the #1 place for a St. Patty's Day celebration. Worcester, MA landed at #5 on the list, followed by Chicago, IL at #6. I was surprised to see the cities that rounded out the top five: Reno, Savannah, and Santa Rosa. Huh?!
You can scroll over the map below to see the rest of the rankings, or you can see the FULL REPORT here.
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