Parade & Festival
The big day.
About two hours of floats, bands, pipers, fire trucks, car clubs and charities, followed by the festival and the 3 p.m. awards at the YMCA.
When and where
Saturday, March 13, 2027 · parade 11 a.m.
Swift Street, Armour Road and Howell Street, North Kansas City
2026: Saturday, March 14, the 42nd parade; organizers estimated about 100,000 people came. 2027 details are confirmed by the board.
The route
North on Swift from 16th, east on Armour, south on Howell. See the map and parking tips.
The festival
Carnival, kids' stage, petting zoo, the Clyde Ellis car show and concession row between Fayette and Howell.
The judging
Six judges score each entry on theme, presentation and sound, 1 to 5 each.
The awards
Prize money and trophies are handed out at 3 p.m. at the North Kansas City YMCA.
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