Despite rainy weather, about 80,000 people attended the Dallas Mavericks St. Patrick’s Parade & Festival. Local businesses reported increased earnings, and co-owner Whitney Elfasai felt its magic, according to an CBS News article. They say, 

 

“An estimated 80,000 people lined the streets Saturday for the 43rd annual Dallas Mavericks St. Patrick’s Parade & Festival, despite the rainy weather. The dreary weather didn’t keep people or their furry friends from taking in the luck of the Irish, beginning with a 5K race.

 

Businesses in the Lower Greenville neighborhood said the event put lots of green in their wallets.

 

Partezza co-owner Whitney Elfasai felt the magic of the day.”

 

Despite weather conditions, the 2024 Dallas Mavs St. Patrick’s Parade & Festival proceeded as planned, drawing thousands to Saturday’s event. Legendary Dallas Stars figure Mike Modano led the parade, according to an NBCDFW article. In it they say,

 

“Organizers of the 2024 Dallas Mavs St. Patrick’s Parade & Festival said it would go on, rain or shine, and it did: Thousands showed up for Saturday’s celebration.

 

Dallas Stars legend Mike Modano was the parade’s Honorary Grand Marshal. He led the line of floats and cars in a pickup truck with his wife and children.

 

Bill Richmond was there with his wife. They met 10 years ago at this very parade.”

 

Elfasai, a first-time vendor, sees the Dallas Mavs St. Patrick’s Parade as a chance to promote her business and make connections. Businesses flourished amidst the sea of green on Greenville Avenue.