Brookside St. Patrick's Day Warm-Up Parade

Brookside St. Patrick's Day Warm-Up Parade : An annual tradition of so many Kansas Citians, the annual Brookside St. Patrick's warm up parade occurs on the Saturday before St. Patrick's Day. A little more tame and family friendly than its big city counterpart, the Brookside Warm Up Parade kicks off the big day with floats, leprechauns o' plenty and a sea of green rolling throughout the Brookside neighborhood.

When is the St. Patrick's Day Warm Up Parade? : When: Saturday, March 15th, 2008
Where: Brookside Neighborhood, 63rd and Wornall
Time: 2pm

Brookside Warm Up Parade Route: The parade begins at 65th and Wornall, heads north to 63rd, continues east on 63rd to Main, South to Meyer and heads West to end on Brookside Blvd.

Guide Tip: Parking is scarce in Brookside, although there are parking lots in and around central Brookside on 63rd Street. Be prepared to park street side and walk to the parade route.

Philanthropy : This year, you may purchase a $50 ticket to win a 2008 Corvette from McCarthy Chevrolet. All proceeds from ticket sales benefit the Dream Factory.