mcj

McPherson prepares for parking, traffic shifts ahead of 113th All Schools Day

Attendees urged to review event maps for May Fete, parade and fireworks

Greg Loving

26 Apr 2026 • 2 min read

A McPherson Police Department map details road closures, barricade locations and designated viewing areas along Main Street for the May 8 All Schools Day parade. Most closures run from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, with portions of Main Street closed from 8 a.m. Thursday through 5 p.m. Friday. (Courtesy of McPherson Police Department)

MCPHERSON, Kan. — With McPherson's 113th annual All Schools Day festivities two weeks away, organizers are urging an expected crowd of nearly 40,000 to review online maps detailing parking restrictions and traffic flow changes.

This year's "A Star Spangled Celebration"-themed festival begins with May Fete student performances May 6-7, followed by the downtown parade at 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 8, and a concluding fireworks display that evening.

Visitors are encouraged to plan their travel in advance to navigate temporary road closures around Lakeside Park, McPherson High School and the main parade route.

Brought to you by

Found a mistake? Have a news tip or feedback to share? Contact our newsroom using the button below: