It's the wearing of the green in Brookside for the 35th Annual St. Patrick's Day Warm-up Parade, Saturday, March 14th at 2PM, in the Brookside Shopping District.

More than 100 organizations representing groups and families of all ages participate in this fun, family-oriented event. Parade entries march or ride in a variety of vehicles from red wagons to floats to classic cars. Entries include bands, drill teams, Irish dancers, the Jackson County Sheriff Mounted Patrol, and dogs of all shapes and sizes including Basset Hounds, Great Danes and of course, Irish Setters.

Proprietor of Baskin Robbins Ice Cream & Topsy’s Popcorn, Bob Ramm purchased the building at 101 W. 63rd St., home to Brookside Party Warehouse earlier this year. In July, construction began and the transformation is nearing completion with Baskin Robbin’s/Topsy’s in the same building with Brookside Party Warehouse– what a great combination for all your party needs!

The lights and ornaments were sparkling in Brookside. The second annual Lighting Contest was held in December. The judges had a tough job.