Brookside | The Official Website of the Brookside Business Association

A century of local, a century of Brookside

A diamond in the city for over 100 years, the historic Brookside shops have served the community since 1919. Hundreds of business owners have started their dreams in Brookside and served thousands of customers with a friendly smile and the kind of customer service only a neighbor can provide. The boundaries of the Brookside CID are Wornall Road to the west, Main Street to the east, 62nd Terrace to the north, and Meyer Blvd to the south. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Experience the best of Brookside, Kansas City’s favorite historic shopping district during the 2026 Brunch Walk, Saturday, April 11th from 10 am to 1 pm

Eclectic to elegant in over 20 shops & boutiques.

Get a taste of Brookside, from casual to upscale.

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The Brookside Brunch Walk is Back April 11th! | Spring 2026 in Kansas City

Experience the best of Brookside, Kansas City’s favorite historic shopping district during the 2026 Brunch Walk, Saturday, April 11th from 10 am to 1 pm.Back by popular demand, the Brookside Brunch Walk is your premier invitation to rediscover the charm of the historic Brookside Shops. If you are looking for the perfect Saturday morning activity in KC, this event is a curated day of local flavor, spring sunshine, and community spirit. Save the date to sip, shop and stroll.

Leprechaun Cup: Go for the Gold at the 44th Annual Brookside St. Patrick’s Parade on Saturday, March14th at 2pm

Join us this Saturday, March 14th at 2pm, for the 44th Annual Brookside St. Patrick’s Warm-Up Parade, featuring Grand Marshal Graham Zusi and Honorary Irish Betty Bremser for a "Leprechaun Cup: Going for the Gold" celebration in the heart of Soccer City. Get ready to paint the town green—and gold! Join us for one of Kansas City’s favorite traditions: the 44th Annual Brookside St. Patrick’s Warm-Up Parade. On Saturday, March 14, 2026, at 2 pm, the historic Brookside Shops will transform into a vibrant celebration of community, Brookside history, and the beautiful game. Join Grand Marshal Graham Zusi, Honorary Irish Betty Bremser and nearly 100 parade entries. From traditional bagpipes and Irish dancers to classic cars, drill teams, and dog clubs, there is something to wow attendees of all ages.

Celebrating A Brookside Champion: Betty Bremser Named 2026 Brookside Marshal / "Honorary Irish"

Betty Bremser, 2026 Brookside St. Patrick's Day Warm-Up Parade Honorary Irish & Brookside Business Marshal has been synonymous with the heart of the Brookside business district. As the longtime owner of Foo’s Fabulous Frozen Custard, she has been the silent engine behind one of Kansas City’s most beloved traditions. We are thrilled to announce that Betty Bremser, the longtime heart and soul behind Foo’s Fabulous Frozen Custard, has been selected as the honorary business representative— Brookside’s Business Marshal / “Honorary Irish”—for the 2026 Brookside St. Patrick’s Warm-Up Parade! This year’s parade theme, "Leprechaun Cup: Going for the Gold," perfectly captures Betty’s decades-long commitment to excellence. For nearly 30 years, Betty has embodied a champion’s spirit, turning a small neighborhood shop into a premier Kansas City dessert destination through hard work and a passion for small business. Congratulations!

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