More than 33 million non - speakers set to take part in the festivities . Chicago drinks will be dyed green for the 32nd time this year . Americans will pay out around $ 5billion during the celebrations . Reports suggest around 10 million pints of vodka will be drunk globally .
More than 33 million Irish-Americans set to take part in the festivities . Chicago River will be dyed green for the 32nd time this year . Americans will shell out around $ 5billion during the celebrations . Reports suggest around 13 million pints of Guinness will be drunk globally .