The Martin City St. Patrick’s Parade has been POSTPONED!
With increased concern for public safety due to the coronavirus, The Martin City CID Board of Directors has made the decision to postpone the Martin City St. Patrick’s Parade scheduled for Sunday, March 15th.
We know everyone looks forward to this event each year, but we feel the safety and wellness of our participants, volunteers, and attendees is the most important thing right now. We are planning to reschedule and will have a parade later in the year so watch for more information on that to come! 😁 If you have any questions, please contact the CID at 816.308.1023 or [email protected].
Sunday, March 15, 2020
Theme: Irish Eyes Are Smiling
Grand Marshal – Mayor Quinton Lucas
Emcee – John Holt, Fox 4 News
Parade Judges
Parade Prizes:
Entries are strongly encouraged to incorporate the “Irish Eyes Are Smiling” theme into their entry to have the best chance of winning a prize.
Best 1st Place Entry = $500
Best 2nd Place Entry = $250
Best 3rd Place Entry = $125
Want to be in the 2020 St. Patrick’s Parade?
The Martin City St. Patrick’s Parade is a wonderful opportunity to showcase your company in front of thousands of people and there are NO entry fees to participate!
The parade begins at 2:00 PM departing from the State Line Point Shopping Center at Washington Street and 135th Street and proceeds east down 135th Street to Holmes Road. It ends around 4:00 p.m.
Parade entries begin lining up as early as 11:30 a.m. on Washington Street in the State Line Point Shopping Center. The parade route and other adjacent streets will be closed for the safety of parade attendees and entries.
There is a mandatory meeting for participants on Thursday, March 12, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. at Jess and Jim’s Steakhouse (517 East 135th Street, KC, MO 64145). This will be a 30-minute meeting to cover parade rules, route, setup, safety, etc. This will also be the only time you will be able to pick up your parade packets and line number!
IMPORTANT NOTE: Organizers ask that candy not be thrown during the parade but it can be handed out by participants on foot.
WE NEED PARADE VOLUNTEERS!
The 2020 Martin City St. Patrick’s Parade begins at 2:00 PM on Sunday, March 15th, but we need volunteers from the hours of 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM to make sure everything goes smoothly! If you are interested in helping, please fill out the volunteer form through the link below and we’ll be in touch to confirm details asap. Thank you for supporting Martin City!
SPONSOR MARTIN CITY’S ST. PATRICK’S PARADE!
Our parade continues to be successful because of the enthusiastic support we receive from businesses and community members in and around Martin City. Without your support, the parade would simply not be possible.
Title Sponsor – $2,000
Sponsor Banner in the parade (sponsor provides banner)
Sponsor logo and organization information on the CID website, social media and other event promotions.
Recognition by emcee from the judge’s booth.
Stage Sponsor – $1,500
Sponsor banner on the judge’s stage (sponsor provides banner)
Sponsor logo and organization information on the CID website, social media and other event promotions.
Recognition by emcee from the judge’s booth.
Golf Cart Sponsor – $350
Sponsor signage on Golf Cart
Sponsor logo and organization information on the CID website, social media and other event promotions.
Recognition by emcee from the judge’s booth.
Safety Sponsor – $250
Sponsor name and branding on railroad crossing signage.
Sponsor logo and organization information on the CID website, social media and other event promotions.
Recognition by emcee from the judge’s booth.
Business Sponsor – $250
Sponsor logo and organization information on the CID website, social media and other event promotions.
Recognition by emcee from the judge’s booth.
Community Donor – $150
Name of the donor, memorial designation or other requested reference included on CID website, social media and other event promotions.
If you are interested in sponsoring the St. Patrick’s Parade, please call (816) 308-1023 or email [email protected]. If you wish to contribute to the Parade in a different way, please let us know!
St. Patrick’s Parade History
The very first Martin City parade in 1987 consisted of four Martin City business owners who grabbed their friends, hopped in two cars and a horse & buggy, and held an impromptu St. Patrick’s “parade” down 135th Street. Over the years, the parade has become an inspiring showcase of more than 60+ businesses, dance teams, schools, car clubs, dignitaries, animal groups, and more. Read the full story in the Martin City Telegraph.
