The 43rd St. Patrick's Day Parade is happening this Saturday in Sioux Falls, and downtown businesses are gearing up for the festivities. However, one of the parade's longstanding participants, Mrs. Murphy's Irish Gifts, may be undergoing changes this year, according to Dakota News Now.

For the past 26 years, the Murphy family has owned the store and been involved in the parade, with generations of Murphys having floats in every parade since its inception in 1980. But as the owners approach retirement age, they are searching for potential buyers to keep the Irish gift store alive.

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Dick and Sandy Murphy, the owners of Mrs. Murphy's Irish Gifts, express their love for the store and its customers but also stress the importance of continuing the tradition of an Irish gift store accompanying the annual parade. They hope to see the store's legacy live on and remain a part of the downtown community for years to come.

While the store's future may be uncertain right now, the Murphys plan to participate in the parade for years to come and continue their tradition of celebrating St. Patrick's Day with the Sioux Falls community.

Source: Dakota News Now

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Source: Mrs. Murphy’s Irish Gifts Looking for New Owners

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