Each year a panel of esteemed judges select aware winners in the Brookside St. Patrick's Warm-Up Parade. With all the amazing entries in the parade each year, judges have the difficult task of selecting winners in four categories: Best of Theme, Spirit Award, Best Music and the Grand Prize. Award winners were selected by 2024 judges Stacia Deckard, Principal, Border Star Montessori, Major Marisa Barnes, Commander, KCPD Metro Patrol and Patti Mansur, Director of Communications & Health Policy, REACH Healthcare Foundation.
And the 2024 award winners are...

Each year the Brookside Business Association selects a business or property owner or other contributor to the Brookside Shops to serve as the honorary Mr. and/or Mrs. Irish during the annual St. Patrick’s Warm Up Parade. This year’s honoree is Jerri Brandon, owner, Brookside Party Warehouse, 103 W 63rd Street. “I yell at all my friends when they drive by so I expect everyone to yell for me and say “hey”. The idea of it, it's an honor.” Come see Jerri “O’Brandon” and Mr. Irish, husband Blaine, lead the 42nd Annual parade Saturday, March 16th at 2pm! To learn more about Jerri and Brookside Party Warehouse and her love of Brookside and the parade, click the link below.

The 42nd Brookside St. Patrick’s Warm-up Parade is March 16, 2024 at 2pm! Save the date for Brookside's favorite family event focused on fun and the St. Patrick’s holiday and don't miss your opportunity to be in the parade. Applications are open through midnight, Friday, February 16, 2024 or until we hit 100 entries. Don't delay. Learn more about the event and how to apply HERE.