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Mark Cuban on behalf of FilesAnywhere.com saves annual Greenville parade

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Dallas Culture & Events Examiner

The 33rd Annual Greenville Ave St. Patrick’s Day Parade just announced that the 2012 Parade has been funded and saved by former Grand Marshall Mark Cuban on behalf of Dallas based company FilesAnywhere.com.

Cuban has not only provided the funding for this year’s parade but an additional donation to the DISD Scholarship Fund that GAABA provides to students within the Dallas Area.

“Thank you to Mr. Cuban and his company FilesAnywhere.com as well as all of our great supporters including Ben E. Keith, Anheuser Busch, 105.3 The Fan, CBS Radio and the Dallas Observer, as well as all of the generous donations from individuals that have made this years parade happen,” said Jorge Levy President of GAABA in a news release. “

Friday February 17, 2012 105.3 The Fan and the Dallas Observer will host an all day fundraiser to help ensure the future of the Greenville Ave St Patrick’s Day Parade. 105.3 The Fan will broadcast from 5:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Desperados Mexican Restaurant, 4818 Greenville Ave, in an effort to help raise the funds for the future of the annual parade.

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Heather has lived in Dallas-Fort Worth for 10 years. She has supported the local art museums, dance academies, symphony and theater. She is a member of the Dallas Black Academy of Arts and Letters and supports the Latino Cultural Center. She is active in the Polynesian community as co-organizer...

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