Find Your Lucky Charm in Westport
On Sunday, March 17th, Westport will transform into a sea of emerald green as the 41st Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade prepares to move throughout Midtown. Arrive in Westport early as the parade festivities begin at 11:00am and end at approximately 1:00pm. Once again, the parade route will go Broadway from 33rd Street (Linwood) and move south to 43rd Street.
After the parade, continue the revelry in Westport while drinking a green beer and dancing a jig at one of the neighborhood's renowned watering holes. You knew this long awaited day was coming, so plan to deck yourself out in shades of green or be wary of the pinch!
ST. PATRICK'S DAY EVENTS:
BEER KITCHEN
Beer Kitchen will open at 8am on St Patrick's Day serving all of your brunch favorites including Biscuits & Gravy, Omelets, Chicken & Waffles, Mimosas & from scratch Bloody Marys. Come join us for a hearty breakfast before the parade, or start your drinking early.
THE BUNKER
The Bunker is THE place to shop for all your St. Patrick’s Day needs. A HUGE selection of tee shirts, beads, and accessories is sure to have you rocking green in style. We will be open at 9:00am on St Patrick’s Day for the parade. Stop by and celebrate with us!
CALIFORNOS
Californos opened on St. Patrick’s Day in 1988 and we are celebrating our 25th Anniversary on March 17th! Our Traditional Irish Buffet features Corned Beef and Cabbage, Reuben Salad, Potato Leek Soup, Scones, and Irish Flag birthday cake!
Live entertainment throughout the day with music by the Kansas City Bear Fighters (Westport, MO) at 11:30am, Gypsy Lumberjacks (Minneapolis, MN) 2:00pm, and M. Monoceros (Columbia, MO) 4:30pm.
THE FOUNDRY
The Foundry parking lot will open at 10:00am and live entertainment will begin at 11:00am on St. Patrick’s Day.
KELLY’S WESTPORT INN
Kelly’s Westport Inn will open at 10:00am on St. Patrick’s Day and they will host a beer garden for guests. There will be a $5 CASH COVER that will benefit the Welcome House.
MCCOY'S PUBLIC HOUSE
McCoy’s Public House will open at 7:00am on St. Patrick’s Day serving all your breakfast favorites. Come join us for a hearty breakfast before the parade, or start your drinking early.
PORT FONDA
Port Fonda brunch opens at 8:00am on St. Patrick's Day. Enjoy ricotta doughnuts with maple mezcal tres leches, breakfast chimichangas, and other favorites paired with tecate tall boys, dos equis drafts, margaritas and shots throughout the day.
SAMA ZAMA
Try Sake Bomb, Buy one and get 2nd one half off. Mention the password “midori” to receive the offer.
UPTOWN ARTS BAR
The KC Fringe Festival will be hosting “Kegs and Eggs” from 9-11 am. A $15 donation to the KC Fringe Festival includes beverages and breakfast. This gets you a front row viewing spot for the parade. For another $5 you can have a chair to watch the parade on the street.
WESTPORT ALLEY ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARTY
On Sunday, March 17th Westport Alley presents KC’s Biggest Beer Garden. Gates open at 10am. Live music starts at noon. A portion of the proceeds goes to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City. Presented by: Buzzard Beach, Harry’s Bar & Tables, Ernie Biggs, Dark Horse Tavern, and gambal’s Social Club.
WORLD MARKET
Shop at World Market and enjoy the following specials:
- Save up to 50% All Rugs – ends 3/17
- Save up to 25% All Bedroom Furniture & Bedding – ends 3/31
- Spring Dining Event - Save up to 50% All Open Stock Dinnerware & All Dining Furniture – ends 3/31
- Save 20% All Patterned Table Linens – ends 3/31
- Save 20% All Shower Curtains – ends 3/31
- Save 25% All Bath Furniture – ends 3/31
- Save 25% All Unscented Candles – ends 3/31
ST. PATRICK'S DAY STREET CLOSURES: Arrive early, many of the streets in and around Westport will be blocked off the closer it gets to the parade start time.
Traffic will not be allowed into the core of Westport
• Street Closure at the intersection of Pennsylvania at 40th Terrace. Traffic will not be allowed into the core.
• Street Closure at the intersection of Pennsylvania at Archibald. Traffic will not be allowed into the core.
• Street Closure at the intersection of Westport Road and Mill Street. Traffic will not be allowed into the core.
• Street Closure at the intersection of Westport Road and Broadway. Traffic will not be allowed into the core.
• Street Closures around and along Broadway as determined by KCPD the closer it gets to the parade start time.
Plan to arrive early to find a parking place and get to your Parade viewing location before it begins!
March 4, 2013 - 11:36 am