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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 13, 2013
Stacy Needels | Events & [email protected] | 816-246-6598
www.downtownLS.org
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Popular Emerald Isle Parade and Day-
Long Activities Set for Saturday, March
16 throughout Downtown Lees SummitStart the Day with an Irish Breakfast, Gold Coin Hunt;
End with a Pub Crawl
Lees Summit, MO, Feb. 13, 2013 Celebrate all things Irish during the eighth annual
EMERALD ISLE PARADE, which begins at noon Saturday, March 16, in Downtown Lees
Summit. The main parade route is on
Green, Third and S.E. Main streets.The popular parade and fun
activities before and after take place
every year the Saturday before St.
Patricks Day. This years theme is
Lucky 2013.
The deadline for parade entry
applications is March1. The form can
be accessed atwww.downtownls.org/parade.
The 2013 Emerald Isle Grand Marshal, Susan Coffman, was chosen for her civic
engagement. She recently was selected as the 2012 Citizen of the Year for the City of
Lees Summit. Coffman volunteers for many organizations, including Downtown Lees
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Summit Main Street, and works for the nonprofit Lees Summit CARES. Accompanying
Coffman in the parade are Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson impersonators, who will
star in the Forever Kings concerts on March 15 and 16 in Lees Summitto benefit Lees
Summit CARES. Tickets are still available for the concerts (www.lscares.org). Elvis is Lees
Summits own Matt Lewis, who has a highly successful Las Vegas show and career asElvis.
Back for its second year is the TRADITIONAL IRISH BREAKFAST, which takes place the
morning of the parade from 8 to 11 a.m. at Mingle, 209 S.E. Main St. Tickets are $10 for
adults and $5 for ages 10 and younger, if purchased in advance by calling 816-246-
6598. Tickets at the door are $15 for adults and $10 for kids. Advanced tickets are
recommended.
The BITS O GOLD COIN HUNT takes place at 10:30 a.m. in Howard Station Park on S.E.
Main Street. Children 8 and younger may participate. No registration is necessary. Prizes
will be awarded.
More than 40 Downtown retail and specialty stores also will be open throughout the
day as they celebrate and showcase spring decor. Downtown restaurant and bars will
feature their annual St. Patricks Pub Crawl immediately following the Emerald Isle
Parade.
The Emerald Isle Parade, hosted by Downtown Lees Summit Main Street, is sponsored
by Bank of Lees Summit and the Lees SummitJournal.
In conjunction with the Emerald Isle Parade, other organizations and businesses
are hosting additional events on Saturday, March 16, in Downtown Lees Summit:
The Strip 5K to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters: New this year, a 5K eventcalled The Strip Run begins at 7:30 a.m. the morning of the parade, beginning at
City Hall. Runners are encouraged to wear extra clothing they are willing to
donate. Runners will stop at Strip Stations throughout the race course to
deposit items of clothing one at a time to donate to charity. For more
information, visitwww.thestriprun.com.
Head Shave for Hope House: The highest bidders will have the opportunity toshave the heads of members of the community, including local police,
firefighters, elected officials and others. Items also are up for bid in a silent
auction. All proceeds benefit Hope House. The event takes place from 10 a.m. to
4 p.m., with the head shaving beginning at 2 p.m., at the Fire Fighters Union Hall,
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322 S.E. Douglas St., in Downtown Lees Summit. For more information or to
make a donation, contact Johns Barber Shop at 816-524-1711.
Emerald Isle Pub Crawl: Hosted by Downtown Lees Summit bars andrestaurants, the annual EMERALD ISLE PUB CRAWL will take place at
approximately 1 p.m., following the parade, and will continue into the evening. To
purchase an Emerald Isle Pub Crawl T-shirt or for more information, visit any
Downtown Lees Summit restaurant or bar.
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MEMBERS OF THE MEDIA (not for publication):
To reach DLSMS Executive Director Trisha Drape:[email protected].
To reach DLSMS Events & Marketing coordinator Stacy Brandt:[email protected] call 816-246-6598. High-resolution photos and logos available upon request.
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