Friday Party at the Park, Participant - Onsite, Individual with Down Syndrome - ONSITE, Child (0-3) - Free - NO T-shirt included - ONSITE, Sunday Advocacy to Action Day
Includes
T-Shirt (not available after 09/26/2026) | T-Shirt (not available after 08/26/2026)
We've Reimagined the Parade of Stars to become Parade of Stars Impact Weekend, happening Oct. 2-4th! Friday, October 2nd - Party at the Park - FREE Naftzger Park - 601 E. Douglas Ave., Wichita, KS 5:30-6:30pm - Happy Hour with a live DJ, casual networking and an upbeat vibe 6:30pm - 9pm - lively festival atmosphere with known musical guests, food trucks, interactive giveaways and impact to share! Party at the Park is a high-energy, community-forward kickoff designed to bring people together in celebration, connection, and purpose. Set in the heart of downtown at Naftzger Park, Friday night creates an accessible, welcoming space where awareness meets inclusion and advocacy comes to life. This event is free and open to the community! Saturday, October 3rd - Parade of Stars and Walk of Fame - Registration required Riverside Park - 720 Nims, Wichita, KS 9am - Parade line up 10am - Adaptive Parade begins 11am - Celebration ceremony, food and carnival games! Saturday is the heart of Parade o
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for October 2.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Wichita, KS.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
