Celebrating National Pizza Day

Today is:
NATIONAL PIZZA DAY

National Pizza Day is observed annually on February 9th. Whether it is thin crust, Chicago-style, deep dish or anything in between, pizza is an American favorite.

Here are some interesting facts about pizza:

Pepperoni is the most popular pizza at 36% of all pies ordered.
Over 3 billion pizzas are sold in the USA each year. Add another 1 billion on frozen pizzas
17% of all US Restaurants are pizzerias.
Antica Pizzeria, the first Pizzeria, opened in Naples, Italy, in 1738.
Gennaro Lombardi, the first Pizzeria in the United States, opened in 1895 in New York City.
Americans consume on average 23 pounds of pizza per person each year.

[Milanie]

This pizza slice looks terrific - must be healthy - it seems to have all the necessary food groups! Those colors made a nice shot - definitely a day that needs to be celebrated.

[Gayle]

Pizza is definitely one of my favorites! Terrific shot! :-)

[Allison Williams]

Hey we had pizza tonight and I didn't even know it was National Pizza Day!

[Daisy Miller]

Yummy shot. Great composition. If I would have known it was Pizza Day, I would have had pizza for dinner. Pizza is my favorite food.

[Valerie Chesney]

Oh, Yum, didn't know Pizza had a special day.

[Jenfurj]

Now that is some interesting facts. I prefer thin crust.

[Paul]

Tasty 😋

[Louise & Ken]

Oh Yum! IS there anyone who doesn't like pizza?! Sort of an adopted International food for everyone!

[Jo]

@milaniet @gaylewood @allie912 @daisymiller @happysnaps @365projectorgjenfurj @paul10 @Weezilou - Thank-You for your views and comments - we were going to have Chinese food yesterday until my husband discovered it was National Pizza Day - so it was pizza for dinner - one of my favorites too.