Kenny Knauer, host of KSMU's "Friday Jazz Excursions" program, arrived at the station this morning in full St. Paddy's Day regalia. He was here to publicize the 38th annual Springfield St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday March 17th on Historic Commercial Street. "Our wonderful little event, it's gotten bigger over the years--quite a bit bigger. We've love to have everyone come out. And our title, 'The People's Parade,' means just what it says: you don't have to be Irish, you don't have to wear green. Just bring a happy attitude, and be willing to walk a bit through the streets of Springfield." Kenny's talking active audience participation here. "If you see a group going by that you like, jump right off the curb and be in there with 'em! Especially with our group, the 'Independent Marching Band,' because we welcome ALL participants." There is fee to be in the parade, says Kenny. "You just show up, sign your name on the dotted line as 'we're in the parade,' and it's as simple as that."
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