Kick off the night at Evergy Plaza with the official Tree Lighting ceremony.
Time: 5:30pm
Enter your marching band to be apart of the parade! Band Director must be the one that submits application.
Register your float early!
See the route that the parade will take + staging and breakdown.
Nominate leaders for Grand Marshal, Jr. Grand Marshal, and Holiday Cheermeister.
Christmas themed vendors will be set up in Christmas Village around Evergy Plaza starting at 4pm.
Interested in being a vendor? Call 816.210.0375 or Email John.Koop@TopekaPartnership.com
Catch WIBW’s live stream at 9th and Kansas.
MARCHING BAND APPLICATION
The 30th Annual Miracle on Kansas Avenue Parade, presented by Giant Communications, will be bigger and more spectacular than ever this year! Marching bands from across the state of Kansas are invited to participate!
The parade celebrates the holiday season and provides a fantastic opportunity for bands of all levels to showcase their talents in a festive environment! It will be televised across northeast Kansas on WIBW-TV Channel 13, ensuring that even those who cannot attend in person can enjoy the spectacle.
Deadline to enter is December 5, 2025.
Things To Keep In Mind:
- No Santa or Mrs. Claus – we wouldn’t want to confuse the little kiddos with imposters, would we?
- All marching bands must include lights (ideally each individual would have lights) so no photographers accidently get your bad side!
- Open flames are not allowed on entries unless contained and approved.
- Confetti guns and confetti devices are not allowed.
- Candy and any other items cannot be thrown, but can be handed out by those walking along the parade route perimeter. Please drop directly in front of viewers so no one comes out into the road.
Marching Band Application
*Form must be submitted by the band director*
*Please note that marching band entry is only confirmed once confirmation has been provided by Greater Topeka Partnership after initial submission.*
THANK YOU TO OUR 2025 MIRACLE ON KANSAS SPONSORS!
Santa’s Helper Sponsor
Hill’s Pet Nutrition
Speedy Brakes
Banner Sponsors
Azura Credit Union
Cable Dahmer
Yana Ross