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It's the wearing of the green in Brookside for the 35th Annual St. Patrick's Day Warm-up Parade, Saturday, March 14th at 2PM, in the Brookside Shopping District.

More than 100 organizations representing groups and families of all ages participate in this fun, family-oriented event. Parade entries march or ride in a variety of vehicles from red wagons to floats to classic cars. Entries include bands, drill teams, Irish dancers, the Jackson County Sheriff Mounted Patrol, and dogs of all shapes and sizes including Basset Hounds, Great Danes and of course, Irish Setters.

In recognition of February’s Heart Month and the American Heart Association's Heart Walk in May, Research Medical Center Brookside Campus is offering a Heart Healthy Fair on April 29 and May 1 from 4pm to 7pm. There will be free blood pressure checks, Body Mass Index scores, cooking demonstrations, Framingham Heart Score, and exercise tips and tours of the fitness center.

Bring your family and friends to the 34th Annual Brookside St. Patrick's Day Warm-Up Parade.

Enjoy the beautiful floats and music from area bands.