The Wichita Riverfest returns this week, bringing the city nine days of music, festival food, competitions and other fun-filled family entertainment.
Here’s a look at some of the opening weekend event highlights.
Friday, May 29
Sundown Parade, 6:30 p.m. Enjoy this year’s Sundown Parade, inspired by the Riverfest’s 2026 theme, “The Spirit of the 250th Birthday of the United States!” The parade travels from Main and Second Street south to English, then east to Market, before heading north back to Second Street.
The Jacksons Concert, 9:15 p.m. Formerly known as The Jackson 5, The Jacksons will take the Kennedy Plaza Stage for the Riverfest’s opening night concert. The brothers are known for hits “I Want You Back,” “ABC” and “I’ll Be There.”…