Every year Dallas stages a St. Patrick’s Day parade down aptly-named Greenville Avenue, or rather the lower half of it where bars and restaurants crowd the area. It starts off with a family-friendly parade and 5K run and ends with people getting arrested for public intoxication.
“May the sun always shine on your windowpane.
May a rainbow be certain to follow each rain.
May the hand of a friend always be near you.
May God fill your heart with gladness to cheer you!”
Runners wait for the start of the “Dash Down Greenville” 5K on Saturday, March 17, 2012. Photo: Rex C. Curry
People try to catch beads during the parade. Photo: Kye R. Lee
Clowns from Hella Shrine in the parade. Photo: Kye R. Lee
St. Patrick’s Day partygoers stop to pet a Dallas Police Department horse. Photo: Gloria Salinas
Riders from Villy Custom ride in the parade. Photo: Kye R. Lee
Kolleen Kiburz of Dallas tries to catch beads during St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Greenville Avenue. Photo: Kye R. Lee
Members of Dallas Fire Rescue Pipes & Drums lead the parade. Photo: Kye R. Lee
Chief Writing Wolf 