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ONE OF KANSAS CITY’S BIGGEST TIME HONORED TRADITIONS IS ALMOST HERE. TOMORROW, KANSAS CITY SAINT PATRICK’S DAY PARADE STEPS OFF FOR ITS 51ST YEAR. THIS IS A KC INSTITUTION ATTRACTING THOUSANDS KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City St. Patrick’s Day parade is celebrating it’s 50th year in Kansas City, and you’re invited. The theme is “50 Cheers to 50 years,̶ KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Are you looking for something to do this week for St. Patrick’s Day? Well, you’re in LUCK The Kansas City metro is offering a number of planned events for you to Welcome to the heart of America where Kansas City beats to the lively rhythm of its annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade! This neon-green celebration is an explosion of festive energy combining dazzling floats, upbeat music, and a spectacular show of Irish pride. The 51st Annual KC St. Patrick’s Day Parade will start at 11 a.m. Kansas City looking forward to sunny St. Patrick’s News / Mar 16, 2025 / 10:03 PM CDT The St. Patrick’s Day parade will roll through Westport on Monday, March 17, but the luck of the Irish gets an early start in the historic district from Saturday, March 15, through Monday. Westport is Kansas City’s St. Pat’s headquarters turning into a sea of green with festive drinks, live entertainment, and nonstop revelry from Saturday One of the most popular parades in the city takes place during this beloved holiday, as thousands gather to cheer at the Kansas City St. Patrick's Day Parade, which begins at Linwood & Broadway and proceeds south along Broadway to 43rd Street, finishing in KC's Westport district. The Kansas City St. Patrick’s Day Parade – the biggest in the city – is a cherished tradition, celebrating Irish heritage since 1974. Initially dubbed “the world’s shortest and worst parade,” it began as a downtown street party. Join us for the annual Kansas City St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 17th in Westport. Celebrate Irish heritage with floats, music, and fun-filled festivities in Midtown. Kansas City’s St. Patrick’s Day parade has an estimated attendance of up to 400,000, according to Irish Road Trip Guide’s rankings.. A strong police presence last year helped keep parade KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The 51st Annual KC St. Patrick’s Day Parade will start at 11 a.m. Monday. The parade route begins at 33rd and Broadway. The parade features floats, marching bands, and Irish Head to downtown Leavenworth to celebrate like the Irish at their Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Lawrence St. Patrick’s Day Parade. March 17th at 1:00 pm. Come enjoy all the St. Paddy’s Day fun in KC with your kiddos & explore downtown Lawrence. It’s sure to be a fun time! Visit Browne’s Irish Market. 3300 Pennsylvania Ave Kansas Kansas City’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade is just around the corner, bringing a festive blend of tradition, community, and plenty of green! Here are some helpful tips on making the most of the The Annual Kansas City St. Patrick’s Day Parade will kickoff Monday, March 17, 2025 at 11:00 am. The Parade has become Kansas City’s largest single-day civic event, as well as one of the largest St. Patrick’s Day Parades in the nation. A group of friends meeting at Hogerty’s Cocktail Lounge in 1973 felt that Kansas City needed a St. Patrick’s Day Parade to better commemorate the area’s Irish heritage. Fast forward about a half century and the Kansas City St. Patrick’s Day Parade is the largest Irish celebration in the area. The Parade organizers boasted a Grand Prize of two round trip tickets to Ireland for the “best entrant”. Over 3000 participated in the Parade itself and the onlookers number over 110,000. For the first time in 1981 the Kansas City St. Patrick’s Day Parade was reported to be the third largest St. Patrick’s Day Parade in the Nation. Location: Kelly’s Westport Inn — 500 Westport Rd, Kansas City, MO; Kansas City’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Date: Monday, March 17; Time: 11 a.m. The Kansas City St. Patrick’s Day Parade draws an estimated 100,000 to 400,000 spectators. File photo Street closures: The parade route from 31st Street south will close beginning at 8 a.m. Monday. This is Kansas City’s 50th St. Patrick’s Day parade and organizers are anticipating anywhere between 150,000 to 200,000 people. So far, over 140 floats have signed up to participate in the parade. There are so many fun St. Patrick’s Day parades in Kansas City to choose from. If your kids aren’t on spring break on the 17th, you’re in luck because there are several parades the weekend before. Don’t forget to wear green and bring a bag for collecting candy! The parade begins at 2 p.m.
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