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2012 Parade Entry Packet is HERE 2012 Parade Entry Packet is HERE

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Year-Round Events

Gaelic Mass – March 5 Gaelic Mass – March 5

The Gaelic Mass is open to all, Irish or not, Catholic or not. Please come celebrate... 

“Go for the Green” Food Drive – thru 3/17 “Go for the Green” Food Drive – thru 3/17

February 1 – March 17 at area Price Choppers, local schools and online.  Read More →

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Shanachie - The Irish Storyteller Blog

Pat Hughes Pat Hughes

Pat was “The Boss.” The Parade Committee lost a great friend and mentor in Pat Hughes. Pat was a long-time committee and board member and ran logistics for the parade for years. In 2003, we honored him by naming him the Grand Marshal. Pat lived a full and active life. He loved Kansas City, the Democratic Party, the Kansas City Rugby Club,... 

Mike Murphy Mike Murphy

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... 

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