Shawnee St. Patrick's Celebration 2025

Join us for the annual St. Patrick's Celebration in Downtown Shawnee! Here is a rundown of the day's events:

Shamrock O'Market (12:00 - 3:00 p.m.) Start your day with a unique shopping experience featuring local vendors, food, and crafts. This market will have everything from handmade goods to delicious treats, setting the stage for a day full of Irish cheer.

St. Patrick’s Parade (1:00 p.m.) Don your green for the 41st Annual Shawnee St. Patrick’s Parade, hosted by the Irish American Club of Johnson County. The parade marches down Johnson Drive from Monrovia to Nieman Road. It features marching groups, decorated floats, and plenty of Irish spirit! Parade participants can win great cash prizes, including $500 for first place. Entry applications can be found here: https://zurl.co/V6uhx

Duck Race (3:30 p.m.) Head to Herman Laird Park and watch hundreds of plastic ducks float down the water course, navigating rapids and obstacles. Feeling lucky? Each duck could win up to $1,500! Ducks are $5 each, with proceeds benefiting the Shawnee Sister Cities program: https://zurl.co/BVe5b

Host or Publisher City of Shawnee, KS Government