Miracle on Kansas Avenue

12/12/2024

Topeka, thank you for making the 29th Annual Miracle on Kansas Avenue Parade an unforgettable experience! 🌟 From the floats and Mr. Claus himself to our incredible marching bands and performers, you all brought the magic of the season to life.

Shoutout to these local schools for bringing the energy!
Highland Park HS Scots Bands
Topeka High School Trojan Band
Washburn University

If you missed the parade, or want to experience the magic again, you can watch it on WIBW on December 16 at 4pm or the encore presentation on Christmas Eve, December 24 at 4pm.
Please be advised that any entries involving music may be edited out of the final broadcast due to copyright and licensing laws. Songs that are public domain might be included in the broadcast.

Until next year, Topeka! We can’t wait to bring even more magic next year for our 30th Annual Miracle on Kansas Avenue Parade! Save-the-Date for Saturday, December 6! https://www.facebook.com/share/w2YSiFQnQfHd8JVZ/

Thank you again to our amazing 2024 sponsors!
Giant Communications
WIBW
Southwest Publishing
Mize CPAs Inc.
Reser's Fine Foods - Topeka, KS
Communication Federal Credit Union
Bonkers Topeka
Taco Bell
Clayton Wealth Partners
Kansas Gas Service
Budget Blinds
Hutton Construction
Jefferson's Topeka, KS
M&M Golf Cars
Kendall Construction Inc.
Stormont Vail Events Center

12/12/2024

12/07/2024

🗓️ It is officially parade day!🎉 We’re excited to welcome back Giant Communications as our presenting sponsor, and WIBW as our media partner!

Timeline of the day:
🚧 12 PM - Parade route setup (roads will close, but businesses are open and ready to welcome you!)
🎠 4 PM - Communication Federal Credit Union KidZone fun, food trucks & FREE inflatables near Evergy Plaza
🎄 5:30 PM - Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting at Evergy Plaza
🎉 6:00 PM - Parade kicks off at 10th & Kansas!
*After the parade, the party will continue down at Evergy Plaza for photos with Santa at the Bonkers Topeka Photo Booth!

Come down early to secure your spot for the best view on Kansas Ave! Get ready for dazzling floats, reindeer, marching bands, and you won't want to miss the official arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus! Explore our wonderful downtown businesses and submit your votes in the Downtown Window Decorating Contest!

If you’ve been participating in Topeka Jingle Days and want to lock in your stamp for the Miracle on Kansas Avenue Parade, bring your stamp card with you tonight to the Topeka Welcome Center at 719 S Kansas Ave to receive your stamp for attending the parade! If you’re just learning about Topeka Jingle Days, then check out www.TopekaJingleDays.com for more info, and you can pick up a card tonight along with your first stamp!

Still shopping for gifts? You can even pick up some great Topeka merch for 15% off tonight at the Topeka Welcome Center!

🎼To all marching band families, we’re excited to welcome you to the Miracle on Kansas Avenue Parade!

See you there, Topeka! Let’s make this parade a night to remember! 🌟

12/07/2024

Topeka native and Broadway star, Antwayn Hopper, will be kicking off the parade with a performance to remember!! 🎶

Topeka West alum and Broadway performer Antwayn Hopper will sing an original arrangement to begin the Miracle on KS Ave. parade.

12/06/2024

Don't forget you can get your Topeka Jingle Days passports stamped for the Miracle on Kansas parade tomorrow at the Topeka Visitor Center! They will be open for stamping and all merchandise will be 15% off!

For more information, please visit

Get Ready for Topeka Jingle Days! This winter, Visit Topeka invites you to experience the magic of our incredible holiday traditions with Topeka Jingle Days! This exciting new activation encourages both locals and visitors to explore our festive events, from the Miracle on Kansas Avenue Parade and t...

12/06/2024

Tomorrow is the big day! Join us for the 29th Annual Miracle on Kansas Ave Parade tomorrow at 6pm! Bring your holiday spirit and get ready for an unforgettable evening of fun, music and community cheer.✨

Shoutout to our presenting sponsor Giant Communications and our media partner WIBW!

Here’s the plan to make the most of your day:
🛍️ Shop local on Kansas Avenue and find those perfect gifts while supporting small businesses.
🍽️ Enjoy delicious bites at downtown restaurants or food trucks near Evergy Plaza.
🎶 Get into the holiday spirit with carolers serenading the streets!
🎉 Free inflatables for the kiddos will keep them busy and happy before the parade kicks off!
🎁 Get your Topeka Jingle Days card stamped at the Topeka Welcome Center at 719 S Kansas Ave, and enjoy 15% off Topeka gifts.
🎅 The Downtown Window Decorating Contest is live, so explore the decorations and vote for your favorites!

It’s all happening tomorrow, Saturday, December 7th — so be sure to come early, shop, eat, and enjoy the festivities before the parade!

Timeline of the day:
🚧 12 PM - Parade route setup (roads will close, but businesses are open and ready to welcome you!)
🎠 4 PM - Communication Federal Credit Union KidZone fun, inflatables & food trucks near Evergy Plaza
🎄 5:30 PM - Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting at Evergy Plaza
🎉 6:00 PM - Parade kicks off at 10th & Kansas!
Let’s make this holiday season one to remember! 🎄🎉

Visit these great vendors near Evergy Plaza and along the parade route:
Function Flatables
Carnival Cravings 785
Poppin Minis
JLG Mexi-Q
It's a Sweet Treat Day Bakery
El zocalo
Cooking with Mike
Sweet Bites
KC Corndog Company
Shawnee County Parks + Recreation Rec+Roll Van

12/05/2024

We can't wait!! 🌟🎄

12/05/2024

Get ready for the Miracle on Kansas Avenue Parade this Saturday!🎄

Topeka, it’s time to kick off the holiday season in style! Join us this Saturday for the Miracle on Kansas Avenue Parade as we light up downtown Topeka with holiday cheer! ✨

Come early to shop at local businesses along Kansas Avenue — find the perfect gift and support local at the same time!🛍️ Afterward, grab a delicious bite to eat at one of the downtown restaurants or food trucks near Evergy Plaza.🍔 Let the festive sounds of carolers fill the air as you stroll through downtown!🎶 And don’t forget…the kids can play on FREE inflatables for some extra fun before the parade starts! The Downtown Window Decorating Contest is also live, so explore the decorations and look for voting signs in windows of participating businesses!

The Miracle on Kansas Avenue Parade kicks off the holiday season with memories that will last a lifetime — so come early, shop, eat, and play! 🎅🎁

🗓️ Saturday, December 7th
12pm - Roads close to set up the parade route. Stores and restaurants are still open and excited to welcome you!
4pm - KidZone fun with inflatables & food trucks near Evergy Plaza
5:30pm - Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting at Evergy Plaza
6pm - Parade begins at 10th & Kansas
Let’s make this holiday season unforgettable! 🎉🎄

11/30/2024

🚨 Just ONE WEEK to go! The Miracle on Kansas Avenue Parade in Downtown Topeka is almost here! Get ready for a night filled with holiday magic, incredible floats, and performances that will light up the streets of Topeka!

Join in on the float fun! Whether you’re a community group, business, or school, we can’t wait to see your creativity on display. Sign up now! 👉 https://bit.ly/MiracleOnKansasFloats

Kick off the festivities with us at 4pm with food trucks, carolers, inflatables and more at Evergy Plaza! Don’t miss the Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting at 5:30pm🎄, followed by the parade at 6pm starting at the corner of 10th and Kansas Avenue. Arrive early for the best views of the dazzling floats and sparkling lights! 🌟

🎼Marching band families, we can’t wait to see you!

For all the details you need about the parade route and float entries, check out: https://bit.ly/MiracleOnKansas

The parade is also one of many winter holiday events featured in the Topeka Jingle Days passport! If you haven’t gotten your passport yet, you can get it at the Topeka Welcome Center (719 S Kansas Ave), one of the other participating event locations, or at TopekaJingleDays.com. You can even get your card stamped that night at the welcome center!

A heartfelt thank you to our sponsors—your support is what makes this event shine!
Giant Communications
WIBW
Southwest Publishing
Mize CPAs Inc.
Reser's Fine Foods
Communication Federal Credit Union
Bonkers
Taco Bell
Clayton Wealth Partners
Kansas Gas Service
Budget Blinds
Hutton Construction
Jefferson's
M&M Golf Cars
Kendall Construction Inc.
Stormont Vail Events Center

11/26/2024

Take a look at our agenda for everything taking place on December 7th! You won't want to miss it!

11/23/2024

The countdown is on!🎉 The Miracle on Kansas Avenue Parade is just TWO WEEKS AWAY! Bring your family and friends for a day of holiday cheer, dazzling floats, and vibrant performances.

🚜 Want to make a splash in the parade? Check out our guidelines for float entries! Whether you're a community group, business, or school, we’d love to see your creativity shine on the streets of Topeka. Register today! https://bit.ly/MiracleOnKansasFloats

The magic begins at 4pm at Evergy Plaza with the Communication Federal Credit Union KidZone featuring inflatables and kids' activities. Carolers, food trucks, and vendors will also be onsite! The Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting is at 5:30pm🎄, and the parade will begin at 6pm on the corner of 10th and Kansas Avenue. Get there early to secure your spot for the best view of the dazzling floats and twinkling lights.🌟

🎼🎤 To all marching band families, we’re excited to welcome you to the Miracle on Kansas Avenue Parade!

For all of the details about the parade route and how to enter a float, check out: https://bit.ly/MiracleOnKansas

Shoutout to our sponsors - The parade wouldn’t be the same without your support!
Giant Communications
WIBW
Southwest Publishing
Mize CPAs
Reser’s Fine Foods
Communication Federal Credit Union
Bonkers
Taco Bell
Clayton Wealth Partners
Kansas Gas
Budget Blinds
Hutton Construction
Jeffersons
M&M Golf Cart
Kendall Construction
Stormont Vail Events Center