Snake Saturday Parade – North Kansas City

Join the fun at the 2026 Snake Saturday Parade in downtown North Kansas City, a beloved community celebration filled with colorful entries and family-friendly excitement. The annual event brings extra energy and creativity as local groups, businesses, and organizations showcase their best parade performances.​ The festivities take place on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. with the Life Unlimited 5K and 1-Mile Walk, with the parade starting at 11:00 a.m.. This schedule gives participants time to enjoy the morning race and then stay for the late-morning parade and festivities in downtown North Kansas City.​ The parade staging is from 10th to 14th along Swift Street and along 14th from Howell to Swift.