Kansas City St. Patrick's Day Parade

The Kansas City St. Patrick's Day Parade is a tradition with a lot of families in the area. It's held on St. Patrick's Day each year in downtown Kansas City. Since the holiday often lands mid-week, people even take long lunch breaks just to go. If you like parades, I recommend it. There are a few hassles to consider before you head out.

Parking is difficult to find. But if you keep looking, you will find it! I say to bring a stroller for your tot in case you have to walk a long ways to get to the parade route, but be warned that it will be difficult to maneuver once you're on the sidewalks of the parade route.
Get there early if you plan to sit on the street. We brought camping chairs to sit in, and I'm glad we did because it would be a long time to have to stand. A lot of people do stand though.

There are other activities for the kids besides the parade. These change from year to year, but you can count on vendors walking the streets selling green novelties! I enjoyed taking my daughter, but it isn't something I feel compelled to do every year.