12 most popular cities to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in the United States

St. Patrick’s Day brings out the most committed celebrants in the United States. With St. Patrick’s Day (March 17) falling on a Tuesday this year, and many cities holding parades the weekend before, revelers can “taste test” how the holiday is celebrated in different U.S. destinations through priceline.com’s attractive hotel rates and airfares.

Priceline.com reported that Chicago, IL is the most popular destination of the major U.S. cities holding St. Patrick’s Day parades and celebrations, followed by New Orleans, LA.

“There are various multi-city ‘loops’ to try, depending on getaway length,” said priceline.com Travel Editor Brian Ek. “On the West Coast, travelers can visit weekend parades and festivals in Phoenix or San Diego, then hop up to San Francisco for the parade on Tuesday. In the South, try one of New Orleans’ six parades, the biggest being on March 16th and then head over to Savannah for their parade on the 17th. In the North, start out in Chicago on the 14th, then visit Boston, Philadelphia or Washington, D.C. for their parades on the 15th, and finish up in New York City with their big parade on the 17th. A rolling St. Patrick’s Day celebration could be a once-in-a-lifetime experience.”

Priceline.com’s Most Popular U.S. Destinations for St. Patrick’s Day

Based on advance hotel reservations made on priceline.com.
Destination / Average Airfare  / Average Daily Hotel Room Rate (ADR)
#1 Chicago, IL $245 $146
#2 New Orleans, LA $315 $146
#3 New York City, NY $338 $242
#4 Phoenix, AZ $354 $228
#5 San Diego, CA $346 $225
#6 Washington, D.C. $334 $216
#7 Boston, MA $402 $229
#8 San Francisco, CA $425 $183
#9 Philadelphia, PA $346 $140
#10 Savannah, GA $361 $242
#11 Baltimore, MD $348 $171
#12 Kansas City, MO $328 $139

Here are priceline.com’s recommended travel deals in the top five most popular cities celebrating St. Patrick’s Day according to their respective parade dates:

March 13-22

NEW ORLEANS

Vacation Package: March 14-16. $899/person, includes roundtrip airfare from New York and accommodations at the 4-star Hyatt Regency.

Express Deals: 3.5 stars, French Quarter, $108/night. Amenities include on-site restaurant, fitness center and free Wi-Fi. 4 stars, Convention Center area, $84/night. Amenities include a pool, restaurant, fitness center and free Wi-Fi.

March 14

CHICAGO

Vacation Package: March 13-15. $402/person, includes roundtrip airfare from New York and accommodations at the 3.5 star Doubletree Chicago Magnificent Mile.

Express Deals: 4 stars, North Michigan Avenue area, $143/night. Amenities include a pool, restaurant, fitness center and free Wi-Fi. 4 stars, Millennium Park area, $140/night. Amenities include restaurant, fitness center, free Wi-Fi, and the hotel is pet friendly.

PHOENIX

Vacation Package: March 13-16. $707/person, includes roundtrip airfare from New York and accommodations at the 4 star Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs.

Express Deals: 3 stars, Phoenix Metrocenter area, $158/night. Amenities include a pool, restaurant, free parking, free Wi-Fi, and the hotel is pet friendly. 4 stars, Scottsdale, $269/night. Amenities include a pool, restaurant, fitness center, free parking, free Wi-Fi, and the hotel is pet friendly.

SAN DIEGO

Vacation Package: March 13-16. $940/person, includes roundtrip airfare from New York and accommodations at the 4 star Loews Coronado Bay.

Express Deals: 3 stars, Oceanside/Carlsbad area, $87/night. Amenities include a pool, restaurant, fitness center, free parking and free Wi-Fi. 3 stars, Mission Valley/Central San Diego, $122/night. Amenities include a pool, restaurant, fitness center and free Wi-Fi.

March 17

NEW YORK

Vacation Package: March 16-18. $595/person, includes roundtrip airfare from Chicago and accommodations at the 4 star Hudson, a Morgans Original Hotel.

Express Deals: 4 stars, Madison Square Garden area, $113/night. Amenities include a restaurant, fitness center, and the hotel is pet friendly. 4 stars, Times Square area, $187/night. Amenities include a restaurant, fitness center and free Wi-Fi.