Kansas City has one of the largest St. Patrick's Day Parades in the United States. The one downtown is third in size, with New York & Chicago coming in first & second, respectively.
Personally, I prefer the one in Brookside because it is smaller and has more of a neighborhood feel. You can bring the kids and dogs along without worrying about them getting trampled.
Here's the schedule for 2008:
Kickoff Luncheon & Silent Auction
Friday, March 7th 11:00 am Marriot Muehlebach
Parade Entrants Numbers Pickup Mtg.
Wednesday, March 12th 5:30 - 7:00 pm Event Space 1617 Main St.
Westport Run
Saturday, March 15th 10:00 am Westport Rd. & Pennsylvania
Brookside Parade
Saturday, March 15th 2:00 pm Brookside Blvd. & 63rd St
Day of Parade
Monday, March 17th 10 - 11 am - along the Parade route 11 am - 2 pm - Washington Sq. park
For more information, you can visit:
http://www.kcirishparade.com/
But wait! There's More!
March 10: Lee's Summit Emerald Isle Parade
http://www.downtownls.org/events.php
March 10: North KC Snake Saturday Parade
http://www.northlandfestivals.com/
March 11: Shawnee St Patrick's Day Parade
http://www.shawneekschamber.com/cvb_annual.html
March 11: Martin City Irishpalooza Parade
http://www.irishpalooza.com/index.php?date=2008-01-01
March 17: Topeka KS St Patrick's Day Parade
http://www.topekastpats.com/index_files/parade.htm
March 17: Lawrence KS St Patrick's Day Parade
http://www.lawrencestpatricksdayparade.com/
March 17: Independence MO St Patrick's Day Parade
http://www.visitkc.com/visitor_info/calendar_results.cfm
March 17: Leavenworth KS St Patrick's Day Parade
http://www.leavenworth-lansingareachamberofcommerce.com/cvb/calendarevents07.htm
No matter which celebration you choose to attend, you're sure to have a grand time. Slainte!
