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.
A Sweet St. Patrick's Day Treat: Sugar Plum Chocolates Happy St. Patrick's Day Box
This delightful assortment of delectable treats will turn your St. Patrick's Day celebration into a truly magical and mouthwatering experience. This box is the pot of gold you've been looking for, as it features a sweet and whimsical Chocolate Shamrock Lollipop, rich Whiskey Nuts & Irish Stout Nuts (seasoned to perfection), yummy smooth and creamy Milk Chocolate Beer Mugs with Green Sprinkles, irresistibly sweet and crunchy Caramel Corn, salty and succulent White Chocolate Covered Pretzels with Green Drizzle, and whimsical and delicious Gold Chocolate Coins. Available at Sugar-Plum.com
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.
The Kansas City Power & Light District's KC Hooley House 170 E 14th St, Kansas City, MO., 816.306.0110, KCHooleyHouse.com. KC Hooley House opened in 2023. Locally owned and operated, the new restaurant reimagines a traditional Irish pub. The 9,774-square-foot space offers elevated eats, handcrafted cocktails, and in-house entertainment. Soft pretzels, Irish potato leek, their Emerald spinach salad, Rueben, corned beef sliders with kraut, bangers & bun, bangers & mash, shepherd's pie, and fish and chips are a few classic dishes you'll love at KC Hooley House.
The Craic on Main 12 Main Street, Parkville, MO, 816.599.4012, CraicOnMain.com. Located in downtown Parkville, Missouri, one of our favorite day trip shopping spots, The Craic serves up a delicious array of Irish Faire including poutine, lamb skewers, Reuben, fish and chips, Shepherd's pie, and their famous pub patty.
Conroy's Public House Three locations: 12924 State Line Rd, Leawood, KS., 5285 W 95th St, Overland Park, KS., 4730 Rainbow Blvd, Westwood, KS. ConroysPublicHouse.com. With three Johnson County locations, Conroy's is known for serving the best of Irish and American pub faire. Their menu features a fusion of traditional Irish dishes with a creative American twist. Fish & Chips, Chicken Pot Pie, Cottage Pie, Steak & Guinness Pie, Corn Beef Hash, and Full Irish Breakfast are just a few favorite menu items at Conroy's.
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photo courtesy of Midwest Trust Center
Mar 3, 2024 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
The StepCrew
The StepCrew is a dynamic dance production combining three styles of percussive dance — Irish, Tap, and Ottawa Valley — in a fully realized theatrical setting. As a member of the audience, you’re sure to be on your feet!
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Photo provided by Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
Mar 6, 2024 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Kauffman Center Presents The Irish Tenors
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
The Irish Tenors – Declan Kelly, Anthony Kearns and Ronan Tynan – have been the acknowledged Celtic music kings since they burst upon the scene during a 1998 special. With 10 best-selling CDs to their credit, they share company with the likes of ...
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Mar 10, 2024 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
40th 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 10, 2024 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 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 16, 2024
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 16, 2024 10:00 a.m.
Shamrock the Block
The block party kicks off at 10 a.m. on SW Main Street, right in front of ReeceNichols Lee’s Summit, the event’s presenting sponsor. Families can enjoy live performances, kids games, food trucks, candy, and more until Noon.
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Mar 16, 2024 10:00 a.m. - noon
St. Patrick's Day Parade: Downtown Overland Park
St. Patrick’s Day is a time to celebrate the luck of the Irish with a parade! Whether you’re searching for ways to honor your Irish heritage or merely look good in green, Overland Park has the Irish celebration for you.
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Mar 16, 2024 11:00 a.m. - noon
Tonganoxie St. Patrick's Day Parade
The community hosts a parade on the Saturday prior to St. Patrick's Day. Wear your green, join the parade or just take in the festivities.
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Mar 16, 2024 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
St. Patrick's Day Parade Lexington, MO
The St. Patrick’s parade is the longest-running citywide civic event in Lexington. We look forward to continuing the tradition in downtown Lexington this year.
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Mar 16, 2024 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
St. Patrick's Warm-Up Parade: Brookside
The annual Brookside St. Patrick’s Warm-Up Parade is a fun, family-oriented event occurring the Saturday before St. Patrick's Day.
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Mar 16, 2024 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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Prairie Park Nature Center
Mar 16, 2024 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Snakes & Scones St. Patrick's Event
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Prairie Park Nature Center! Come meet our friendly snakes and enjoy some classic British scones. There will be giveaways too! Find a gold coin in the nature center for a small prize or find a miniature leprechaun fo...
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Mar 17, 2024 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Kansas City's St. Patrick's Day Parade 2024
The 2024 Parade Theme: 50 Cheers to 50 Years Begins at Linwood & Broadway and proceeds south along Broadway to 43rd Street
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Mar 17, 2024 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
St. Patrick's Day Parade
Plan to attend on St. Patrick's Day - March 17, 2024 at 1 PM - for the 37th Annual Parade in Downtown and North Lawrence, Kansas. Floats, antique cars, pipers, dancers, and more!
O'Neill's 9417 Mission Rd., Leawood, KS, 913.648.4900, KCOneills.com. In addition to traditional Irish favorites like fish & chips and a Reuben, they also serve classic American pub faire including burgers, salads, salmon, fried shrimp, steak, and chicken. This restaurant offers indoor and outdoor seating.
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.