With St. Patrick’s Day falling on a Sunday this year, the coming weekend has plenty of Irish-themed parades on the schedule. And among the bands, green floats and general revelry, you’re bound to see some of our local breed clubs and animal welfare groups taking part in the festivities.
Here is some information on the big parades on March 16 and 17, along with known participating dog-related groups. Click the links for the parade websites and more specific details. If your organization is not listed and would like to be, please email kcdogsexaminer@sbcglobal.net.
Saturday, March 16
Snake Saturday Parade & Festival (North KC)
- Festival hours: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Parade start: 11 a.m.
- Parade route and festival location
- Participating groups: Friends of Parkville Animal Shelter, Heart of America Newfoundland Rescue, Kansas City Sheltie Rescue, M’Shoogy’s Animal Rescue, Northland Animal Welfare Society, S’Wheat Rescues, Unleashed Pet Rescue and Adoption
Brookside St. Patrick’s Warm-Up Parade (KCMO)
- Parade start: 2 p.m.
- Parade route
- Participating groups: Irish Setter Club of Greater Kansas City, Great Dane Meetup Club, MoKan Greyhound Adoption, Taysia Blue Siberian Husky Rescue
Sunday, March 17
KC St. Patrick’s Day Parade (KCMO)
- Parade start: 11 a.m.
- Parade route and additional details
- Participating groups: Kansas City Sheltie Rescue, KC Pet Project, Spay & Neuter Kansas City
