Event Calendar

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2008 Parade Grand Marshal Larry Moore

The 2008 Grand Marshal is KC Icon, Larry Moore

The Martin City St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee is pleased and proud to have Larry Moore, longtime KMBC-TV9 news anchor, as its 2008 Grand Marshal for the 21st Edition of “the best little fun parade in Kansas City.

A great supporter of all things Irish, Larry anchors the award-winning 5, 6 and 10 p.m. news for Channel 9.  A native of Missouri and a graduate of the University of Missouri School of Journalism with a master's degree in television news, Larry holds the distinction of having anchored the news for more years than anyone in Kansas City! [read more on Moore...]


Prince and Princess

Aidan Gates - Prince
Madison Davis - Princess

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Welcome to Irishpalooza where we

"Idolize the Irish"

March 16th, 2008

SEE THE 2008 PARADE PHOTO GALLERY!

2008 Parade Commercial
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2007 Irishpalooza Parade Highlights
 
 

The theme of this year's Parade on March 16th is "Idolize the Irish". In conjunction with this year's theme, Jameson Irish Whiskey is sponsoring "Irish Idol".

Idol Winners

Jr. Idol was Colin Rohach

Irish Idol was Anne Roberts


2008 Parade Winners

Specialty
 1. Shamrock Recruiters
 2. Miswest Young Marines
 3. St. Thomas Pack Troop 601
Equestian
  1. Saddle and Sirloin club
  2. Leawood Stables
Business Division
  1. Irish Crystal Co.
  2. Jess & Jim's
  3. Suburban Lawn & Garden
 Family Division
  1. St. Patrick & The Murphy Clan
  2. Hauber Family
  3.  Blarney O' Breccan

 

The Irishpalooza Parade benefits...

Forms for parade events and for participating vendors

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

Press releases

Map of the parade route and parking areas

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

Parade Committee Members

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

Parade Director
Mary Nestel

2008 Parade Date
March 16th, 2008

Contact the parade event director, Mary Nestel
mary.nestel@irishpalooza.com