Birmingham ranked No. 1 in U.S. for Easter celebrations

Good news Birmingham! The Magic City has been declared the best place in the United States to celebrate Easter, according to a national survey conducted by Wallethub.

The study evaluated the 100 largest cities in America using 11 key metrics, ranging from a city’s Christian population and per capita number of churches to the number of flower shops and chocolate shops.

Here is how Birmingham ranked nationally by category.

1. Birmingham
2. Pittsburgh
3. New Orleans
4. Las Vegas
5. Buffalo
6. Orlando
7. Atlanta
8. El Paso
9. St. Louis
10. Albuquerque

Here is how Birmingham ranked in 5 of the 11 metrics.

• Overall Rank: 1^st
• 1^st – Churches per Capita
• 6^th – % of Christian Population
• 54^th – Candy & Chocolate Stores per Capita
• 16^th – Flower & Gift Shops per Capita
• 40^th – Easter Weather Forecast

“Birmingham is the best city for celebrating Easter, largely due to the fact that it’s a very Christian city. It has the most churches per capita, and over 52% of the population is Christian, the sixth-highest rate in the country. There are lots of choices when it comes to Good Friday and Easter Sunday services as a result. Birmingham also has a lot of flower and gift shops per capita, allowing people to spruce up their celebrations.”

Chip Lupo, WalletHub Analyst

Did Wallethub get the survey right? The Magic City is a wonderful place to celebrate Easter. Make the most of this special time of the year by checking out Bham Now’s most recent listings for Easter Sunrise Services and Easter Hunts.

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