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Upcoming Events in Parsons Kansas


May

23 - 25 Annual Katy Days Festival - 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.

Address: 13th & Broadway, Forest Park , Parsons, Kansas
Ph: 620-421-6500 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: katy_days@yahoo.com
Web: www.katydays.com
Fee: Free

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Parsons Historical Museum and Iron Horse Museum

Both museums house many interesting items - the Parsons Historical Museum has a complete dentist office, not to mention a very large photographic collection of people, places, and events all from Parsons' great past.

Parsons, KS Museums


Carnegie Arts Center

Opened in 1909 and formerly the Carnegie Library, the Carnegie Arts Center, is being transformed into a versatile new arts facility. Celebrations plans for the 100th Anniversary of the Carnegie are scheduled for May 2009

Parsons, KS Art Centers

Parsons Municipal Auditorium

The Parsons Municipal Auditorium is a classic, 1920s-era civic auditorium. For more than 50

Parsons, KS Historic Buildings


Things to do near Parsons, KS

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