The 2026 Brookside St. Patrick’s Day Warm-Up 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. 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.

Parade Route
Start at 65th and Wornall
North on Wornall to 63rd St.
East on 63rd St to Main
South on Main St. to Meyer Blvd.
West on Meyer Blvd. to Brookside Rd.