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MAIN Happy National Pizza Day 2024!
It's National Pizza Day! Mark your calendars as America turns into one big pizza fest on Friday, February 9, 2024. Watch for national pizza chains like Domino's, Papa John's and others to be participating with National Pizza Day deals and freebies on the big day, along with neighborhood pizza joints joining the fun. Just up ahead, check out more about National Pizza Day including a bit of pizza history, fun facts, and related resources around the web:
This year, Domino's Perfect Combo Meal ($19.89) is an ongoing deal ending after Super Bowl Sunday: you get two medium one-topping pizzas, an order of 16 Parmesan Bread Bites, eight Cinnamon Bread Twists and a two-Liter of Coke (use coupon code 1387). Papa John's is also introducing its Crispy Parm Pizza just in time for National Pizza Day for $13, along with its heart-shaped pizza for $12 just in time for Valentine's Day. Pizza Hut has a $7 Deal Lover’s Menu with 17 dishes for $7 each when you order two or more. At Little Caesers, you s can get a Slices-N-Stix deal starting at $6.99 on National Pizza Day. If they want to add Crazy Cheesy bread to any order above $10, they can get the bread for just $0.99 with code 99CRAZY until March 3.
That;s easy. Think .... pizza party! Take advantage of all the savory deals that come with National Pizza Day (see above) and invite friends over to celebrate that night. Or, gather co-workers for a lunch celebration at a local pizza shop. If you are a boss or manager, a free pizza get-together away from the office is a real morale booster. Homemade pizza anyone? It's fun and easy. Just visit your local supermarket and look for pre-made pizza dough, along with pizza or marinara tomato sauce, shredded mozzarella, and your favorite toppings. Assemble it at home and bake for about 20 minutes at 375°F, or until the crust is golden and the cheese hot and bubbly. And, remember Valentine's Day is just around the corner if you want to make a homemade heart-shaped pizza for one of the most romantic days of the year.
In the 18th century that Naples, Italy first popularized pizza. But it cam trace its start even earlier to flat breads that were topped with various ingredients and sold as a street food or quick snack. Recognizing tomato and cheese as the tastiest combo, Naples came to boast more than 50 pizzerias by the early 19th century and doubled the number of pizza shops several decades later. Pizza's popularity soon spread throughout Italy and the rest of Europe.
• Domino's is America's favorite pizza chain, followed by Pizza Hut, Little Caesars and Papa John's. • Along with national chains, about 20,000 mom & pop pizzerias still operate nationwide.
• All told, American consumer 3 billion pizza pies each year. • According to a Slice survey, fewer orders of pineapple pizza are being reported as pickle pizza rises in popularity.
also see -> National Pie Day | National Pretzel Day
National Pizza Day- Pizza history and fun facts plus great ideas for celebrating the day. |
Dig in before it's all gone! 
On National Pizza Day 2024, the nation's most popular pizza joints will be on the front lines of offering customers special discounts in honor of the day.
