After a two-year break due to the coronavirus, the Dallas St. Patrick's Parade & Festival will return to Greenville Ave on Saturday, March 12.
And for the 41st event, No. 41 will lead the parade.
Retired Dallas Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki has agreed to be the parade's grand marshal.
"Fortunately Dirk said yes, and he's very excited about it," said Kevin Vela, board chairman of the Greenville Avenue Area Business Association.
It's fitting, as the Dallas Mavericks are the presenting sponsor of the event for the sixth straight year.
The parade will begin at 11 a.m. on Greenville Avenue at Blackwell Street and end at SMU Boulevard and Central Expressway. The festival will run from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m., with a concert at Energy Square until 5 p.m.
The Toadies, a nationally-known rock band with North Texas roots will headline the concert.
"Every year we look forward to one of the biggest events in Dallas, the St. Patrick’s Parade, and this year we are thrilled to once again partner with the Mavericks and Dallas’ own Dirk Nowitzki to bring that vision to life," Vela said. "The Mavs organization has been our number one sponsor for many years and a phenomenal parade partner. We’re proud to work together to bring top-notch family-friendly entertainment to the community while making a valuable contribution to area youth through our educational scholarship fund."
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