Snake Saturday Parade / 5k Run and 1-Mile Walk
WHILE THE NKC BUSINESS COUNCIL SUPPORTS THE SNAKE SATURDAY PARADE AND 5K RACE AND WALK, PLEASE SEE THE WEB LINKS BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATION OR CONTACT THE PARADE ORGANIZERS (NORTHLAND FESTIVAL INC.) OR THE RACE ORGANIZERS (LIFE UNLIMITED INC.) WITH QUESTIONS.
Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 15, 2025, as North Kansas City comes alive with two incredible events that promise fun, fitness, and festivity for all!
🌟 Snake Saturday Parade
Join us for the annual Snake Saturday Parade, hosted by Northland Festivals Inc., a time-honored tradition that brings families and friends together to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in a big way. This year's theme, “Magical Moments,” will feature colorful floats, talented performers, and plenty of Irish spirit parading through the heart of North Kansas City. With festivities running all day, including a carnival, food trucks, and live entertainment, this is an event you won’t want to miss! For more details, visit snakesaturday.com.
🏃♂️ Life Unlimited 5K & 1-Mile Walk
Start your Snake Saturday morning off on the right foot with the inaugural Life Unlimited 5K and 1-Mile Walk! Organized by Life Unlimited, this exciting new event welcomes runners and walkers of all ages and abilities to lace up their sneakers for a good cause. Proceeds benefit Life Unlimited's mission to empower people with disabilities in the Kansas City area. The race begins at 8 AM, with a scenic route through North Kansas City and plenty of festive vibes to get you moving. Registration is open now at runsignup.com.
🎉 Make it a Full Day of Fun
Kick off your morning with the race, then stick around for the parade and other exciting activities throughout the day. Whether you’re racing for a cause, cheering on the floats, or just enjoying the Irish spirit, the 2025 Snake Saturday and Life Unlimited Race promise a day of community connection and celebration.
Date and Time
Saturday Mar 15, 2025
Race starts at 8 am, the parade starts at 11 am.
Location
North Kansas City Public Works will close all parking along the route beginning early Saturday morning. The parade staging is from 10th to 14th along Swift and along 14th from Howell to Swift. We want to thank all the businesses which are affected by the parade and highly encourage all attendees to patronize these businesses as they provide us the opportunity to conduct the parade and assist all the numerous charities.
Free parking in North Kanas City is very plentiful. The key to grabbing a good spot close to the parade route is just like any other event – get there in plenty of time.
While there is no designated parade parking we recommend:
– Any public lot or street north of Armour Road
– Any public lot or street south of 18th Avenue and East of Erie Street
– Any public lot or street west of Clay Street
Please understand parking within the area bordered by Swift on the west, Armour on the north, Howell on the east, you will be required to remain parked in those areas until the parade is completed, approximately 1 P.M. This is because roads are barricaded to protect the parade participants as they negotiate the parade route and then exit the city. You may receive a ticket by moving barricades and interfering with the parade.
Public parking lots are located off Clay Street, along Swift north of Armour, along Armour west of Swift, and a pay parking lot is located north of 18th across from F325 on Buchanon. Again, if you park east of Swift, South of Armour Road, and west of Howell, you must remain in that area until the parade is complete at approximately 1:00 P.M
