The 2024 Brookside St. Patrick's Day Warm-Up Parade is a wrap!
The 42nd annual parade was held Saturday, March 16th at 2pm. It was the gorgeous sunny day we’d dreamed of for the parade. The parade was hosted by the Brookside Business Association and Community Improvement District and drew just over 100 participants and thousands of spectators from across the KC metro and beyond. It was a giant reunion for many, and just plain fun for others. Thank you to all the new entries this year, and to the many old favorites that returned including many past award winners. We were entertained by drill teams, drum corps, Irish dancers, antique cars, marching bands, bagpipers, dogs, balloon leprechauns, rainbow floats, Gumby and Pokey, and so, so many more. We hope to see everyone again March 15, 2025!
Give one more round of applause for 2024 honorary Ms. Irish, Jerri Brandon, Owner, Brookside Party Warehouse!

Congrats again to our 2024 parade winners!
We appreciate all the 2024 entries but special recognition goes the following award winners.
Grand Prize - The Ethnic Enrichment Commission! With representation from around the world, the Ethnic Enrichment Commission channeled some Irish spirit and entertained the crowd with beautiful flags, an alpenhorn, a dancing mascot, elaborate costumes and so much more!
Best of Theme - Livers Bronze and their Magic (and Irish) School Bus!
Spirit Award - Pokey's Dive Bar (accompanied by the very spirited Gumby and Pokey)!
Best Music - Dowds Irish Dance Academy. (these girls danced their heart out and the Irish music was infectious)
Special thanks to our 2024 judges!
In order from left to right:
- Patti Mansur, Director of Communications & Health Policy, REACH Healthcare Foundation
- Stacia Deckard, Principal, Border Star Montessori
- Major Marisa Barnes, Commander, KCPD Metro Patrol