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Mayor Quinton Lucas faces backlash for pushing ahead with St. Patrick’s Day parade despite safety concerns

Lucas Campbell, Staff Writer
February 29, 2024

  Amidst heightened concerns for public safety following the shootings at the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl parade, Mayor Quinton Lucas' determination to proceed with the St. Patrick's Day Parade has ignited anger and skepticism among citizens.   “We have a plan for...

St. Patricks Day Parade

St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Brooke Tramel, Photographer
March 20, 2023

Kansas City celebrated a chilly St. Patrick’s day with an annual parade that started at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 17. The parade route began at Linwood and Broadway, proceeded South on Broadway, and ended at 43rd street. The theme for this year's parade was “23 in KC:...

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