44th Annual BKS St. Patrick's Day Warm-Up Parade

Name: 44th Annual BKS St. Patrick's Day Warm-Up Parade
Start: 2026-03-14T14:00:00-05:00
Location: 63rd and Brookside Blvd, Kansas City, MO, United States, Missouri 64113

Schedule

Sat, 14 Mar, 2026 at 02:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

63rd and Brookside Blvd, Kansas City, MO, United States, Missouri 64113 | Roeland Park, KS

The 2026 Brookside St. Patrick's Day Warm-Up Parade is Saturday March 14, 2026 at 2 pm. The parade is a family event focused on fun and the St. Patrick’s holiday and the theme is Leprechaun Cup: Going For Gold in honor of Kansas City becoming Soccer City this summer. Brookside hosts the parade which draws participants and spectators from around the metro to the heart of Kansas City. Organizations, businesses, schools and neighborhoods from across the region entertain attendees each year. The 44th annual parade is no exception. Whether marching, dancing, walking, or riding vehicles ranging from red wagons and bikes to floats and classic cars, the entrants, music, and other festivities are sure to wow attendees of all ages. Entries include bands, drill teams, Irish dancers, antique cars, floats, bagpipers, and dogs of all shapes and sizes. It’s a one-of-a-kind event and you don’t want to miss the 2026 parade!
Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026
Start Time: 2:00 p.m.
Theme: Leprechaun Cup: Going For Gold
Parade updates: on Facebook at BrooksideKC(link is external), on Instagram at BrooksideKansasCity(link is external)or online at BrooksideKC.org.
Applications are now open!
The deadline for entry forms and application fee payment: Midnight, Friday, February 15, 2026 (don't delay - space is limited and fills up fast).
Submittal: The Brookside St. Patrick’s Warm-up Parade is a family event focused on fun and the St. Patrick’s holiday. Each year, 100 entries are selected to participate. The parade is a great way to have fun and showcase your organization or business. Entries are evaluated in the order they are submitted, and acceptance is based on entertainment value and compliance with event rules. To apply, complete the 2026 Application Form (see link below), accept the releases/waivers, rules, regulations and permissions (part of the online application) and pay the entry fee (see Payment link below).
St Patricks ParadeApply Online Here: 2026 Parade Application Form(link is external)
Payments: The 2026 entry fee is $50. The nominal fee helps us ensure we can continue to provide a high-quality parade with great community entertainment. The entry fee may be paid by PayPal or credit / debit card online using the payment form below, or may be paid by check mailed to Brookside Business Association, 601 E 63rd Street, Suite 350, Kansas City, MO 64110-3303. No cash is accepted.
Pay Application Fee Online Below (PayPal, and Credit and Debit Cards Accepted)