Despite the chilly Tuesday, a small crowd watched as dancers, marching bands and several soccer-themed floats — likely inspired by the upcoming World Cup — made their way through midtown Kansas City for the city’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade. A brief glimpse of sun lit the procession, easing the chill as attendees watched the festivities. Check out photos from the day below.
St. Patrick’s Day parade in KC
Sherry Haddock dances during the St. Patrick's Day parade along Broadway Boulevard on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in Kansas City. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
The St. Patrick's Day parade is seen along Broadway Boulevard on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in Kansas City. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
Annie Kane performs tricks with a soccer ball during the St. Patrick's Day parade along Broadway Boulevard on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in Kansas City. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
KC Marching Sizzlers dance during the St. Patrick's Day parade along Broadway Boulevard on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in Kansas City. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
A dog sits inside a playhouse during the St. Patrick's Day parade on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in Kansas City. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
Parade attendees wear festive attire during the St. Patrick's Day parade on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in Kansas City. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
Irish step dancers perform during the St. Patrick's Day parade along Broadway Boulevard on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in Kansas City. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
Arya Kim waves an Irish flag while attending the St. Patrick's Day parade on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in Kansas City. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
A float by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, decorated with soccer balls and international flags rides along Broadway Boulevard during the St. Patrick's Day parade on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in Kansas City. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
A participant from the Renaissance fair is seen dressed as an elf during the St. Patrick's Day parade along Broadway Boulevard on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in Kansas City. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
Tiffany Thompson, left, and Sherry Haddock greet a cow mascot during the St. Patrick's Day parade along Broadway Boulevard on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in Kansas City. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
KC Marching Sizzlers dance during the St. Patrick's Day parade along Broadway Boulevard on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in Kansas City. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
Lowrider cars use hydraulic suspension to hop during the St. Patrick's Day parade along Broadway Boulevard on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in Kansas City. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
A participant dressed as a leprechaun smiles and poses for photos during the St. Patrick's Day parade along Broadway Boulevard on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in Kansas City. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
A dancer's costume ruffles sway as they perform along Broadway Boulevard during the St. Patrick's Day parade on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in Kansas City. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
Sabrina Gerdes smiles as April Coleman adjusts her shamrock hat during the St. Patrick's Day parade on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in Kansas City. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
Members of the Rolling G Horse Club Kansas City participate in the St. Patrick's Day parade along Broadway Boulevard on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
A drummer from the Kiltie Drum and Bugle Corps participates during the St. Patrick's Day parade along Broadway Boulevard on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in Kansas City. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
A lime-green fire truck travels along Broadway Boulevard during the St. Patrick's Day parade on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in Kansas City. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
April Coleman waves and smiles as she is in a head-to-toe green attire while attending the St. Patrick's Day parade on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in Kansas City. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
Green bows decorate the tail of a horse from the Rolling G Horse Club Kansas City during the St. Patrick's Day parade on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
A trolley decorated with paper shamrocks and international flags cruises along Broadway Boulevard during the St. Patrick's Day parade on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in Kansas City. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
Emily Curiel, is a visual journalist at The Star. With a broad scope of coverage, Curiel navigates subjects including breaking news, sports, features and long-form narratives. She is a first-generation graduate from San Francisco State University and a native of Los Angeles.
