The Martin City Business and Community Association invites you to join us for Martin City St. Patrick’s Parade on Sunday, March 11, 2018! This year’s theme is “Geared for the Future” and we are excited to have Gary Fish, founder of Fishtech, and his robot assistant, Pepper, as our official Grand Marshals!
The parade begins at 2:00 PM departing from the State Line Point Shopping Center parking lot at Washington Street and 135th Street in Martin City and will proceed east across 135th Street to Holmes Road. We strongly encourage schools with robotics and technology teams to enter, as well as companies and organizations who want to showcase innovative products, services, and initiatives.
Prizes will be awarded in the following categories:
Overall Best Parade Entry – $400
Overall 2nd Best Parade Entry – $200
Overall 3rd Best Parade Entry – $100
RC’s “Best in Show” – Jess & Jim’s Steakhouse Gift Card and framed certificate
The Don Harman “Most Humorous Entry” – Gift Card and framed certificate
If you’d like to participate in the parade, you must fill out an application by February 23, 2018. Download it here.
View sponsorship opportunities here.
THANK YOU to our good friend, John Holt, Co-Anchor at Fox 4 News, who will be back again to emcee the parade this year!
Everything that happens on parade day comes from the generous support of our valuable sponsors and we would love for your company to get involved! We have a variety of sponsorships available and all sponsors receive recognition on our website, the Irishpalooza website, on event posters, banners, flyers, and of course on our social networks! You are also recognized at the event. Proceeds from the parade benefit the MCBCA to continue the mission of making Martin City THE BEST commercial destination in Kansas City.
We are excited about this year’s parade theme and hope to see your business there! Keep watching our website and social networks for more details on the event and to register. If you would like information on event sponsorship, please contact Martin City’s Executive Director at (816) 308-1023 or manager@martincity.org.
