Wichita Delano St. Patrick’s Day Parade Returns with New Kids Zone

St. Patrick's Day Parade Delano
We are thrilled to hear the Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Downtown Delano is returning for the first time in three years! This event is now called the 2023 Paddy Day Parade Delano and will be held on Saturday, March 11, 2023 thanks to The Delano Neighborhood Association, many Delano businesses, Xclusive Events, and other Wichita businesses.

And this year will have a new Kids Zone brought in partnership with Rainbows United and Scheels Wichita! There will also be a teen zone as well. 

The parade will take place in the heart of historic Delano. The official parade route will go West on Douglas from McLean Blvd to Seneca St. You can see a map here. 

St. Patrick's Day Parade Delano

St. Patrick’s Day Parade Event Times

Saturday, March 11th 

12:00 Noon: The Parade begins! 
The parade route will run west on Douglas from McLean Blvd to Seneca St. Enjoy all new events this year!
 
10am-3pm Kids Zone: Visit the all-new Kids Zone hosted by Rainbows United and Scheels Wichita.
(North side of Douglas on Osage St.)
Bring your littles out to meet their favorite pups, Skye and Marshall, before the parade from 10:00-11:00 then Chase and Rocky after the parade from 2:00-3:00! They will be walking in the parade as well! There will also be yard games like corn hole and bean bag toss. It should be a lot of fun for the kids!
 
10am-3pm Booze Truck
(North side of Douglas on Sycamore)
 
10am-8pm Street Party 
(North side of Douglas on Handley St. in front of Slape & Howard)
The all-new street party will include a food truck rally. Drink trucks with green beer and full bar.
 
2-5pm Live Band: Big Fat Fun
5-8pm Live Music
 
*All times & locations are subject to change. Follow the webpage or FB page for more details!

Cost

It does not cost to attend the parade or Kids Zone! But you may want to bring cash or card for the food trucks or to patronize the local Delano businesses around the area!

St. Patrick's Day Parade


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