Auckland is set to boom for business today with thousands of people expected to flow through the city for the America's Cup victory parade. AdvertisementThe victory parade will start at 12.30pm by Aotea Square and head down Queen St towards the waterfront. Beck said anticipated crowds of people in the city meant there were increased sales opportunity for local businesses. However, one business owner said he expected his business to falter today, based on experience from the last public parade. I know when there are parades such as the Diwali Festival or Santa Parade that our sales absolutely increase," she said.

Source: New Zealand Herald July 05, 2017 23:14 UTC