Celebrate Kansas City's rich Irish Heritage with St. Patrick's Day fun in Kansas City:
Note: This list was compiled by the staff of KC Parent Magazine. Email kristina@kcparent.com with additions or corrections.
Kansas City's Irish Restaurants and Markets:
Browne's Irish Market 3300 Pennsylvania Ave., Kansas City, MO, 816.561.0030, BrownesIrishMarket.com. The Irish Market opened in Kansas City in 1887, and now the family’s fifth generation carries on the tradition of serving a wide variety of Irish delicacies. Enjoy handmade sandwiches, Irish potato soup, Irish stew, Dublin potato salad and more, as well as Irish souvenirs. On St. Patrick's Day, Browne's serves a traditional Irish breakfast starting at 7:00 and lunch specials in the afternoon.
Llywelyn's Pub 301 SE Douglas St., Lee's Summit, MO. Known for their authentic Celtic food and friendly neighborhood atmosphere, Llywelyn’s is an unforgettable experience.
O'Dowd's Little Dublin Country Club Plaza at 4742 Pennsylvania, Kansas City, MO, 816.561.2700, ODowdsLittleDublin.com. O'Dowd's Little Dublin is known for "the BEST American pub eats and Irish treats in Kansas City!" Enjoy fish and chips, Irish stew, corned beef, Reubens and shepherd's pie. O'Dowd's Little Dublin on the Plaza boasts an authentic Irish interior with imported woodwork, creating a pharmacy, library and cigar shop steeped in amazing Irish atmosphere.
O’Malley’s 1842 Irish Pub 500 Welt St., Weston, MO, 816.640.5235, WestonIrish.com. O’Malley’s serves authentic Irish fare in an authentic Irish-American pub, complete with Irish music. You can choose indoor or patio dining (where you see the famous world's largest ball of string). The menu includes salads, sandwiches, steaks, soups, and, of course, fish and chips.
A Bit of Leprechaun Magic at Home:
With a bit of creativity, you can create the magic of leprechauns at home.
Follow the Rainbow: Create a trail of shamrocks or rainbows for the children to follow from their bedrooms to the breakfast table. Lead them to a breakfast of green scrambled eggs, green pancakes, and green milk. A touch of food coloring will do the trick for each of these delicacies. A favorite in our family is toast with a “green message” (written with a food coloring marker available in the bakery aisle at the grocery store). At each place setting, leave a St. Patrick’s Day treat or small gift.
Leprechaun Loot: Using gold chocolate coins, Chuck E. Cheese tokens or gold dollar coins, host a hunt at your house to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Top off the fun with a visit to Chuck E. Cheese or the Dollar Store where the kids can redeem their loot!
You’ve Been Pinched: Perhaps you’ve played “Ding Dong Ditch;” this game is similar. Prepare a treat for a neighbor (chocolate coins, cupcakes, baked goodies) and deliver them with a note: “You’ve Been Pinched! Whether you are wearing green or not, I’m here to tell you that you are liked a lot! Enjoy this treat, and here’s hoping you may, Have a Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Your Secret Leprechaun.” Leave the treat on the doorstep, ring the bell, then disappear, hiding where you can watch your friend claim the prize.
Celebrate with one of the St. Patrick's Day Events listed below:
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Mar 1, 2023 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
St. Patrick's Day at Ceramic Cafe
Learn how to make this wonderful little Irish Gnome from clay. Other items to choose from as well. Lots of instruction, no additional studio fees. Pay for a ticket and enjoy some games and snacks. Bring some sips of your choosing.
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Christine Bush, CAMI
Feb 5, 2023 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Dublin Irish Dance
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
Featuring world champion dancers and instrumentalists, Dublin Irish Dance is a captivating portrayal of the Irish and Irish culture that will leave you dancing in the aisles. Like no other show in its genre, this ground-breaking production will f...
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Mar 11, 2023 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
EMERALD ISLE PARADE PRESENTED BY REECENICHOLS LEE’S SUMMIT 2023
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with our annual Emerald Isle Parade presented by ReeceNichols Lee’s Summit. Featuring floats, Irish dancers, bagpipers, and more! Start your morning with the Gold Coin Hunt at 11:30 a.m.
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Mar 11, 2023
Snake Saturday Parade
The parade starts at 11:00 A.M. always the Saturday before Saint Patrick’s Day. The beginning of the parade is at 14th and Swift and moves north on Swift.
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Mar 11, 2023 10:00 a.m. - noon
St. Patrick's Day Parade: Downtown Overland Park
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a parade in Downtown Overland Park.
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Mar 11, 2023 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
St. Patrick's Warm-Up Parade: Brookside
The parade is hosted by the Brookside Business Association and Community Improvement District and draws participants and spectators from around the metro.
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Mar 11, 2023 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade Downtown Belton Main Street
Join us at Broken Hatchet Brewing to view the parade and enjoy Chef Aristos Food Truck! Food4:30-7:30. Beernoon-10pm. Parade 5-5:30
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Mar 11, 2023 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
St. Patrick's Day Parade Lexington, MO
Join us for a St. Patrick's Day Celebration beginning with the parade in Downtown Lexington.
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Mar 12, 2023 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Martin City St. Patrick's Day Parade
Martin City Community Improvement District
St. Patrick’s Parade draws from across the Greater Kansas City area, especially communities along the south side and both sides of the state line.
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Mar 12, 2023 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
39th Annual Shawnee St. Patrick's Day Parade
The Shawnee St. Patrick's Parade is a full day of family fun that features a variety of activities all centered around a parade that heads west to east down Johnson Drive.
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Mar 17, 2023 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Kansas City's St. Patrick's Day Parade 2023
Theme : ’23 in KC: Our Irish Ancestry
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Mar 17, 2023 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Lawrence St. Patrick's Day Parade 2023
The Lawrence St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee has been supporting the children of our community since 1988. As many of you have come to know, the St. Patrick's Day Parade of Lawrence is much more than a one day event.
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Mar 17, 2023 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Book of Kells
This poignant story, inspired by the creation and journey of the iconic book of the same name, Book of Kells combines beautiful choreography, live narration and Celtic music.
