It’s National Cereal Day. Kentucky’s favorite is also appropriate for St. Patrick's Day

Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal

It’s National Cereal Day, and who doesn’t love a bowl of sugary deliciousness? In the U.S., the breakfast cereal market has a yearly revenue of $22.53 billion, more than any other country, and this St. Patrick’s theme cereal remains at the top of the list for many states.

According to BetKentucky.com, Lucky Charms is a popular choice across the country, and apparently, Kentucky is no different. The website analyzed Google shopping data for well-known cereals over the past 12 months, revealing Kentucky’s love for this timeless, St. Paddy’s themed breakfast food.

What is Kentucky's favorite cereal?

According to BetKentucky.com, the state’s favorite cereal is Lucky Charms, with 29,400 shopping searches in the last 12 months. The top ten cereals preferred by Kentuckians are as follows:

  • Lucky Charms: 29,400 searches

  • Cheerios: 24,600

  • Cinnamon Toast Crunch: 21,700

  • Fruity Pebbles: 21,600

  • Honey Bunches of Oats: 14,700

  • Cap n Crunch’s Crunch Berries: 14,400

  • Count Chocula: 11,700

  • Fruit Loops: 11,400

  • Frosted Flakes: 11,100

  • Special K: 9,600

When is National Cereal Day?

According to National Day Calendar, National Cereal Day is recognized on March 7. “Since the end of the 19th century, cereal has become America’s most popular breakfast food," the online calendar reads. "Now, not only is cereal eaten for breakfast, but it has become a popular bedtime snack. Some people even enjoy a bowl for an evening meal.”

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What is National Cereal Day?

National Cereal Day is the perfect time to get a bowl and spoon ready and celebrate America’s favorite breakfast food. National Day Calendar suggests celebrating by giving a shout-out to your favorite brand, eating a bowl for a meal or snack, creating a cereal recipe with your own twist or posting on social media using #NationalCerealDay.

When is St. Paddy's Day?

Kentucky’s favorite cereal, Lucky Charms, are known for being “magically delicious,” as well as having a touch of Irish flare that could sweeten your St. Patrick's Day breakfast. This year, the date is Sunday, March 17.

This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Today is National Cereal Day. Kentucky's favorite relates to St. Paddy's

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