It started on Broadway and ended on Broadway. Where else?
The crowd was 10 deep in places.
Here are a few of the people — most of them with the Burke campaign — who celebrated St. Patrick’s Day in Kansas City.
Burke campaign headquarters, Valentine and Broadway, about parade time
Volunteers nonpareil Marnie Burke (left -- no relation) and Becky Faust
Donna Mandelbaum, communications coordinator
Get-out-the-vote specialist Brendan Rhyne and volunteer Bob Reiter
John Burke...yes, related (offspring)...driver and photographer
Former Democratic state Rep. Jason Grill, volunteer
Kevin Murphy, wordsmith and legendary former KC Star reporter
Klassie Alcine, volunteer and political star of the future
Face in the crowd...best parade make-up
Dr. Charles Wheeler and friends
The Burke "float," compliments of Kite Singleton
The man of the hour
Excited voters of tomorrow
Great job, Jim!
Did you take all those great pictures??!!
Cheers,
Laura
Good to hear from you, Laura. I’ve been thinking about you.
I trust you’re doing well…Yes, as a blogger, I’ve had to become a photographer as well as a reporter. It’s a lot of fun, as well as a challenge.
Jim
Great pics!!