Presented by The Martin City Business and Community Association

 


2012 Parade Grand Marshal

Gary Lezak

Martin City is proud to welcome Chief Meteorologist at NBC 41, Gary Lezak, as Grand Marshal for this year's parade. Gary developed a passion for weather as he learned his first words. Growing up in Southern California, he was fascinated by clouds and rain, but always wondered why the weather seemed to be more exciting in other places. After graduating from high school in 1980, he decided to pursue a Bachelors of Science degree in Meteorology and headed off to the University of Oklahoma.

Shortly after receiving his degree in 1985, Gary became an intern at the CBS affiliate in Oklahoma City. It was there that he got his first big break when he was hired as Meteorologist of the morning show and midday news program for the number one station in the market.

(Read More)


2012 Judging Panel

Tanna Guthrie--Radio personality

Kimberly Winter Stern-- Managing editor 435 South Magazine

Bryden Becker--American Royal Special Events

Vickie Wolgast -- South Kansas City Chamber of Commerce

John Humphrey-- Attorney

Welcome to Irishpalooza 2012!


 

Martin City

St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Our 25th Anniversary Theme:

—25 Years of Goin' Green—

 


 Sunday - March 11, 2012 

 

 

 

See photos from

"Rollin' in the Clover"

March 13th, 2011

Click a photo to go to that section of pictures

 


Winning Entries 2011

1st Place parade entry – Sidelines Custom Floral Design

2nd Place parade entry – IBEW Labor Union 124 (not shown)

 

3rd Place parade entry – Irish Crystal Company

 

  Most Humorous Entry – 4 Ever Young Clown Alley (Grandview, MO)

The RC Van Noy Trophy (In honor of the late parade founder) Saddle & Sirloin Club of Kansas City

Best Decorated Smart Car – John Sullivan -#29

 

 

Irishpalooza is fun for the whole family - check out kid's events

Forms for parade events and for participating vendors

Map of the parade route and parking areas

Press releases

Sponsors of Irishpalooza - Sponsor packet for those interested in being a sponsor

How this little parade got kicked off in the first place...

Parade Committee Members

Woof! Contest! Woof!


Sunday

March 11, 2012

 

Parade starts at 2:00 p.m., regardless of weather conditions

 

Be a part of this spectacular Irishpalooza celebration and

Volunteer

Enter the Parade,
Become a sponsor

For more information contact
Barbara Engel
manager@martincity.org

Sponsor of the
Smart Patrick Contest

Martin City Community
Improvement District