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Kansas City 40th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade

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St. Patrick's Day Parade in Kansas City

In 1973 a group of friends meeting for a quick (or otherwise) drink and a bit of conversation at Hogerty's Cocktail Lounge in downtown Kansas City decided a Parade downtown was just what the City needed; and so it began again. ~~KC St. Patrick's Day Parade Facebook Page

Now a second generation of Kansas Citians enjoy and celebrate growing up with the Kansas City St. Patrick's Day Parade.

"On St. Patrick's Day, the rainbow ends in Westport
On Saturday, March 17th, Westport will transform into a sea of emerald green as the Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade prepares to move throughout Midtown."

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St. Patrick's Day Parade: March 17, 2012

KANSAS CITY IRISH PARADE

St. Patrick's Day is celebrated on March 17th each year. The celebration of St. Patrick's Day is the religious feast day of St. Patrick, as well as the anniversary of his death in the fifth century, and falls within the Christian Lent. It has been celebrated by the Irish for over 1,000 years. Traditionally, Irish families attended a church service on the morning of March 17th, then held a feast during the afternoon.
Kansas City Irish
Official Kansas City Irish Website
Parade Map
Map of the 2012 St. Patrick's Day Parade

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Mike Murphy helped make St. Patrick%u2019s Day in Kansas City

Mike Murphy helped make St. Patrick's Day in Kansas City a special holiday. From a cheery little walk around the block of a downtown bar, the Parade turned into the largest one- day celebration in the city. Mike was proud of the Irish. We are proud of him. He was a legendary broadcaster, a friendly man and as Mike would always say of all his friends, "he's a pal!" Mike you will always be our pal. Our prayers go out to your family and your many friends. Thank you for all you did for us. As the Irish blessing says, "May God hold you in the palm of his hand".
~kcirishparade.com
The Passing of Mike Murphy : KC St. Patrick';s Day Parade | Mar 17 | Midtown
Mike Murphy Honorary Irishman of the Year

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St. Patrick's Day Music

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The Unicorn The Irish Rovers The Ultimate St. Patrick's Day Celebration
St. Patrick's Day Parade (Single) Bing Crosby Top O' The Morning / His Irish Collection
Live from Matt Molloy's Pub The Chieftains Water From the Well
The Rocky Road to Dublin The Chieftains & The Rolling Stones The Wide World Over: A 40 Year Celebration
Galway Girl The Elders The Best Crowd We Ever Had
LuckotheIrish The Elders Gael Day
Kathleen The Elders Gael Day
Red Headed Man The Elders Gael Day
King for a While The Elders Gael Day
Michael's Ride The Elders Live At the Gem Theater

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How To Spend St. Patty's Day In Kansas Ctiy

The obvious ways to spend any St. Patty's Day in KC is to start with breakfast at Brown's Irish Market, head to Kelly's Westport Inn, located in the heart of Westport, or to an Irish Pub like O'Dowds Little Dublin.
Kellys Westport Inn
When the "newer" part of a building was constructed in 1890 you know it has been a while since there has been any remodeling. %uFFFDOur rooftop deck is now officially open to the public! %uFFFDThe 1,125 square foot deck includes a full bar, air-conditioned bathrooms, television.

Kelly's, one of Kansas City's oldest buildings in Kansas City, was once a trading post for wagon trains. The Santa Fe, Oregon and California trails all ran down Westport Road.
Welcome to O'Dowds Little Dublin
When you walk into O'doud's Little Dublin you just might think you've stumbled into a bar somewhere in the middle of Ireland.
Brown's Irish Market & Deli
The oldest Irish Market in the US serves up bangers and mash and all the Irish Breakfast fixings from 6:30am-11am.
 
 
 
 

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  1. COUNTDOWN TO PARADE
  2. KANSAS CITY IRISH PARADE
  3. ARE YOU IRISH?
  4. Mike Murphy helped make St. Patrick%u2019s Day in Kansas City
  6. WILL YOU WATCH THE PARADE?
  7. Follow kcirishparade On Twitter
  8. WILL YOU BE IN THE PARADE?
  9. St. Patrick's Day Music
  10. St. Patrick's Day Gifts From eBay
  12. St. Patrick's Day Gifts
  13. ST. PATRICKS DAY PARADE KANSAS CITY VIDEOS
  14. How To Spend St. Patty's Day In Kansas Ctiy
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