These Are the Best Cities in the U.S. to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day, According to WalletHub WalletHub ranked the best cities for 2018 based on multiple factors, including best St. Patrick's Day forecast, most Irish pubs per capita and more. Here are the top five cities to celebrate in: 1. Chicago, IL 2. Boston, MA 3. Philadelphia, PA 4. Buffalo, NY 5. New York, NY Check out Wallethub.com for the full list.