Businesses see green this St. Patrick's Day weekend – NBC40.net

John Exadaktilos is the owner of Ducktown Tavern in Atlantic City and says nearly3,300 people flocked through the doors Saturday because of the parade.

"We had beautiful weather. From what I've seen in the past nine years we've done this, we had record breaking crowds in this town," says Exadaktilos. "Food was coming out of here faster then they could make it. All in all, it was just a good business day."

But the Irish festivities aren't just finished yet.Exadaktilos and his staff are gearing up to open their doors Monday for St. Patty's Day.

"We are preparing now for tomorrow. We're over staffed again to make sure everyone's happy when they come in. Make sure everyone drinks well, eats well, and gets home safe," says Exadaktilos.

Even the Irish Pub saw a boost in business from the parade.

"Yesterday was mobbed here. It was packed. It was just a great time," says Tracy Talley, manager at the Irish Pub in Atlantic City."Yesterday was such a beautiful day for a parade. And for people to be outside, that's why we were so busy. Outside on our patio, the patio was filled up in about five minutes. There wasn't a seat to be had out there."

Staff at the pub say they're excited and ready for Monday.

"We're stocked and ready to go as if we we're serving for the summer," says Talley.

Although the weather cooperated for Saturday's parade, Mother Nature is expected to bring snowfall to South Jersey on St. Patty's Day.

"Rain or shine, I think everybody wants to be Irish on St. Patty's Day. I don't think it's going to stop them," says Talley.

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