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FAERIES, FLOATS, AND HOOLIE HOOPS
The parade starts at 10am (yes, 10:00 AM!!) at Union Station, ending a few hours later at 15th and Grand. The parade should be unique and exciting this year with "Show-Me You're Irish" as the theme. Actually, what will be different are all the baracades along the route - no crossing back and forth across the parade route this year to give your buddy a beer. You're gonna have to tell him to 'go long...' and hope you don't nail the paper mache rainbow. Following the parade, there's something about a family-friendly, alcohol-free event where you can enjoy live music and basketball. Called Hoolie Hoops, tickets are $8 and available at Kelly's Westport Inn. For more information about the parade and other scheduled events, check out www.kcirishparade.com.
DRINK ME, I'M IRISH.
Everyone's Irish on St. Patty's Day. And everyone over the age of 5 can make green beer. Grow up already. Be a good little leprechaun and make your friends turn green with envy by mixing together a few special cocktails. Whether or not you wear the leprechaun costume is up to you.
Grasshopper Martini
1/2 oz Creme de Menthe 1/2 oz White Cream de Cocoa 3/4 oz vodka Shake well over ice. Strain into chilled cocktail glass.
Irish Car Bomb
3/4 pint Guinness stout 1/2 shot Bailey's Irish Cream 1/2 shot Jameson Irish whiskey A classic. Add the Bailey's and Jameson to a shot glass, layering the Bailey's on the bottom. Pour the Guinness into a pint glass 3/4 of the way full and let settle. Drop the shot glass into the Guinness and chug.
Hot Kiss Goodnight
2 oz Irish whiskey 2 tsp Cream de Menthe 1/2 oz Creme de Cacao 4 oz freshly brewed black coffee (strong) Pour everything in a mug and stir thoroughly. Add a thick cap of whipped cream and place a Hershey's Kiss on top.
WHY IS MY CARPET GREEN?
It's funny... until it happens to you. (Even though we told you not to drink the green beer, we can't hardly blame you. What the hell else are you supposed to do while you're waiting on the Guinness to settle?) To get rid of green carpet: Blot stain with paper towel to remove as much of the stain as possible Saturate the spot with a white vinegar solution (1/3 cup WHITE vinegar in 2/3 cup of water). Then, blot to remove excess moisture. Apply a small quantity of detergent solution (mix 1/4 teaspoon of a dish washing detergent, i.e. Dawn or Joy, with 1 quart of water -- be sure your detergent doesn't contain bleach!) Blot with a paper towel; rinse with tap water; then blot dry. If stain persists, repeat process or buy new carpet. It's your fault you stained the carpet in the first place. BarScoop.com takes no responsibility for the condition of your rug - before or after using this cleaning process.
ST. PATTY'S DAY EVENTS
If you put in the effort to get dressed and downtown before noon, then you might as well keep the momentum going. For a few ideas of what's going on around town, check out these events:
Venue:	Balanca’s
Event:	St. Patrick's Day Bash
Date:	Thursday, 3.17
Details:	Directly on the parade route!! Balanca's opens at 6AM in order to celebrate properly. Shannon and the Rhythm Kings perform after the parade. Stumble on in!
Venue:	Bulldog
Event:	St. Patrick's Day Party
Date:	Thursday, 3.17
Details:	Food and drinks from the Bulldog and music from the Grand Marquis.
Venue:	Jilly's
Event:	DJ Party
Date:	Thursday, 3.17
Details:	This St. Paddy's day will be huge with guest DJs starting in the early afternoon, directly after the parade. Followed up by DJ Senor Ozgood and Fat Sal.
Venue:	NV Club
Event:	Rooftop Deck Grand Opening
Date:	Thursday, 3.17
Details:	Get Green with NV! Enjoy drinks, music, and free food this St. Patty's Day as NV celebrates the Grand Opening of their Rooftop Deck!
FEATURED LOCATIONS - IRISH BARS
When's the last time you visited your local Irish bar? Go getchyer green beer on at one of the following locations. Kelly's in Westport Molloy Brother's Irish Pub O'Dowd's Little Dublin O'Malley's Pub W.J. McBride's Irish Tavern W.J. McBride's - KCK
NEW OPENING!
The owners of The Peanut are opening up a new bar! The Cashew will open on St. Patty's Day. It will be an upscale version of The Peanut, located in the Crossroads on the Southwest corner of 20th and Grand. Check it out!
Have a safe and happy St. Patrick's Day!
- Cheers!
The Bar Scoop Staff
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