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Marching Cobras

photo by Sara Zuniga

Willie Arthur Smith and Kansas City's Marching Cobras; catch them at the St. Patrick's Day parade downtown on March 17th. By Delores Jones

Kansas City, MO – The Marching Cobras have been marching for 37 years and across continents. There are about 150 members, many of whom have grown up with the Cobras. KC Currents host Delores Jones caught up with Willie Smith and his drill team recently at Kemper Arena, where they performed at the half-time show for Kansas City's arena football team, the Brigade.

The Marching Cobras will be at the St. Patrick's Day parade downtown on March 17th.

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