According to a new national survey conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of S. Rosen’s Baking Company, 76 percent of Americans plan to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day weekend this year, with the participation in the festivities ranging from ages 18–54.
More than four in five Americans aged 18-54 (85 percent) plan to partake in St. Patrick’s Day celebrations this year, with a dip to 67 percent of those ages 55 – 64. Still, more than half of those aged 65+ (58 percent) report that they plan to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day weekend this year.
The survey’s findings also highlight how people of all ages plan to embrace the holiday, from wearing green (48 percent) to visiting bars and restaurants (28 percent) and indulging in festive food like a corned beef sandwich (26 percent) and festive boozy beverages (23 percent).
“Whether Irish by heritage or just for the day, St. Patrick’s Day has a unique way of turning everyone a little Irish. This data suggests that St. Patrick’s Day resonates across all age groups,” says Stephanie Powell, S. Rosen’s recipe developer.
To inspire festive dining this holiday, S. Rosen’s Baking Company curated three new St. Patrick’s Day sandwich creations: Chicago-style Corned Beef, Irish Cheesy Beef and One Pan Mini Reuben Sandwiches. The full recipes and other St. Patrick’s Day meal ideas can be found at S. Rosen’s website.