Annual Katy Days Festival
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In 1870 the first Missouri-Kansas-Texas train rolled into a new town in southeast Kansas, that would become Parsons, and the railroad would be remembered as the Katy! One-hundred forty-five years later, Parsons celebrates its railroad heritage and town history with the Katy Days Festival. Renew old friendships, rekindle memories and enjoy three days of food, fun, entertainment and railroad-related activities. Memorial Day Weekend.
Annual Katy Days Festival
Phone : 620-421-6500 (Always call and confirm events.)
Email Address : katy_days@yahoo.com
Web: www.katydays.com
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