 Wichita River Festival opens with the Sundown Parade and a fireworks display along the Arkansas River which is launched from 3 locations. Past festivals have had a zip line across the Arkansas River, jet ski races, beach volleyball, bicycle tours, helicopter rides, horse rides, a hockey tournament, the "upscale" tent at WaterWalk with restaurant dining and musical acts, and many other musical venues. Most activities at the River Fest are close to the Arkansas River. There is even a floating stage where the breeze off the water helps cool visitors on the hot June days. The opening night of the festival (Friday June 2) includes a couple of big events which can be appreciated without purchasing tickets. The Sundown Parade begins at 6:30 PM. The route starts at 3rd & Main, travels down Main to Douglas, west on Douglas to Waco and north on Waco to 3rd. Then at 9:45 PM, the Opening Night Fireworks is along the Arkansas River ; The final weekend of River Fest is the Riverfest Classic Car Show on June 10. River Festival ends with another fireworks display at 10:30 PM. River Fest was born in 1972 as the Wichitennial River Festival and Traders Day. Approximately 2,000 buttons were sold at $1 each.
Sundown Parade at Riverfest
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