Sights and sounds from midtown’s St. Patrick’s Day parade
The parade is winding down, but still lots of green out there.
Larry Anderson waited at the end of the route to see the Marching Falcons drill team of Kansas City.
“If you haven’t seen them, you’d better,” he said.
Longtime parade fixures heading down Broadway
Recent floats seen at the parade: Irish dancing, the Marching Sizzlers and a family well-versed in crafting a rockin’ parade float.
And then you've got to have some Irish dancing, naturally. @KCStar pic.twitter.com/XEPEeUyIrM
— Ian Cummings (@Ian__Cummings) March 17, 2017
The Renaissance Fair is here. The drummers you hear are the Marching Falcons drill team. pic.twitter.com/MCcoD2JU5y
— Ian Cummings (@Ian__Cummings) March 17, 2017
Holy cow. pic.twitter.com/TLM0QyIkDl
— Ian Cummings (@Ian__Cummings) March 17, 2017
Louisburg High marching band making waves
The Louisburg High School marching band will play in the 2018 Rose Parade in Pasadena, Calif. They’re also making a name for themselves in today’s St. Patrick’s Day parade.
I understand the Louisburg High marching band will be going to the 2018 Rose Parade in Pasadena, Calif. Big deal for a small school. pic.twitter.com/dM494bwMDh
— Ian Cummings (@Ian__Cummings) March 17, 2017
Samanth Scholtz, who came to see her son march in the parade, is thrilled that the band will play in Pasadena during the 2018 Rose Parade.
“For a town of 3,000 it’s a huge deal,” Scholtz said.
Beagle and a fire truck
Oh yeah that's real parade content right there. Also there was a Beagle. pic.twitter.com/DY4sTkLMCb
— Ian Cummings (@Ian__Cummings) March 17, 2017
Mayor Sly James is at the parade, riding in the back of a classic convertible. He’s wearing some green, but that driver’s hat may be the best attire seen in the car.
Mayor Sly James is here. Gotta respect his decision to let the driver wear the green top hat. pic.twitter.com/RvXrTnxq4x
— Ian Cummings (@Ian__Cummings) March 17, 2017
Pipes and drums
Kansas City St. Andrew Pipes and Drums and the Ancient Order of Hibernians making their way down Broadway:
Kansas City St. Andrew Pipes and Drums. @KCStar pic.twitter.com/1eJwSYIJsd
— Ian Cummings (@Ian__Cummings) March 17, 2017
The Ancient Order of Hibernians. @KCStar pic.twitter.com/Zisg1zxw1D
— Ian Cummings (@Ian__Cummings) March 17, 2017
Parade begins
St. Patrick’s Day is turning Kansas City’s streets green.
It's going now, south down Broadway from Linwood. pic.twitter.com/IhG8SfLUe3
— Ian Cummings (@Ian__Cummings) March 17, 2017
The Kansas City St. Patrick’s Day parade began at 11 a.m. at Linwood and Broadway boulevards.
Just before the floats started down Broadway, Kansas Citians could be seen making last minute touches to their creations, and others were lining the streets for a day of celebration.
This story was originally published March 17, 2017 at 11:13 AM with the headline "Sights and sounds from midtown’s St. Patrick’s Day parade."