St. Patrick's Day, the annual celebration of all things Irish, is being marked in cities across the country on Monday with boisterous parades and celebrations. New York City hosts one of the largest and oldest parades in the United States.

The best city when it comes to celebrating St. Patrick's Day isn't a big surprise: Boston comes in No. 1 in a WalletHub ranking, thanks to its huge parade and vibrant Irish tradition. The second- and third-place finishers,

St. Patrick's Day celebrates Irish heritage globally with parades and festivities, particularly notable in cities across the US, including New York, Savannah, and Chicago. The celebrations commemorate Ireland's patron saint and have evolved due to contributions from 19th-century Irish immigrants,

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.