Planned Events
7:45-10:45am - Community Pancake Breakfast
9am-noon - Benedictine College Library - Open House
(Center For Constitutional Liberty)
4pm - Downtown Patriotic Parade
5pm - Food, Inflatables & Music along the Riverfront
9:30pm - Patriotic Drone Show at the Riverfront
9:45pm - Fireworks at the Riverfront
Purchase US Flag Kit - 2-1/2'x4'
This USA made Valley Forge Flag Kit contains a 2.5' x 4' sleeved polycotton U.S. flag. The kit also includes a 5-foot, wood pole and a two-position bracket. These positions are located at 45 degrees and 90 degrees.
The kit also comes with screws to easily mount it to your house.
This American flag is composed of 70% woven polyester and 30% cotton. It is constructed with a double stitched reinforced fly-hem with a single stitched top and bottom hem.
This product is created from the most economical material and is best suited for indoor decoration or occasional outdoor residential use.
Click the Flag below to Purchase one today!
$25 each
Regular MSRP $35+
Purchase US Stick Flags - 4"x6"
(Set of 5)
VALLEY FORGE FLAG
100% no-fray polycotton Made in the USA
U.S. stick flags
Great to wave at patriotic events,
Decorate for picnic, special & sporting events.
12" x 18" size is standard for grave markers
Economy series w/ a special no-fray finish,
Requiring no hemming
Flags mounted on a natural wood staff, W/ gilt spear
MAY BE WITHOUT SPEARTIP
SIZE: 4" x 6"
FINISH: Red/White/Blue
Click the flag below to purchase a set of 5 today!
$5 for set of 5
Event Highlights
Experience
Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of America 250 with engaging activities for kids and adults that bring the community together for this once in a lifetime event!
Entertainment
Enjoy an amazing parade, free food, live music, a patriotic drone show and fireworks that will make the America 250 celebration in Atchison a memorable and festive occasion for all of Northeast Kansas.
Community
Join us in bringing the community together to commemorate America 250 in Atchison. Share experiences, create memories, and be part of this historic event.
Sponsors:
Atchison County
City of Atchison
Blish-Mize Co.
Adair - Exchange Bank Foundation
Michael "Mick' Haverty
Ryan & Denise Thomas
Pratt Family Foundation
Jim & Zibbie Ferrell
Golden Star
Benedictine College
Cray-Seaberg Trust
W A Harwi Trust
Berger Company
Courtney S. Turner Trust
Jennifer & Pat Maxwell
Thrivent Financial (Jennifer Maxwell)
Muchnic Foundation
UMB Bank, n.a
Atchison Dental Assoicates
Todd & Kamille Caudle
The Reilly Holding Company Foundation
Atchison Area Community Foundation
News-Press & Gazette Co
StressCrete
Atchison Rotary Foundation
Jay Armstrong
L&L Construction - Pat & Tesea Kearney
Rainbow Communications
Taylor & Kyle Merklein
Allen & Sara Reavis
Amberwell Health (Atchison)
Atchison Hospitality Group, LLC
Cheryl Mize
Bryce & Corinne Hundley
Jonathan & Shannon Mize
Spencer & Kaite Fast
Raven Liqour - Chris & Kim Taylor
Rick & Sally Berger
State Farm Insurance - Chris Taylor
Tim & Sue Regan
Gordan & Susan Myers
Jared & Angela Abel
Joe Koechner / KexRex
John & Debra Eplee
Derek & Kathy Franklin
Peter Murphy
Reavis for House
Steve & Sharon Caplinger
Mark & Cyressa Windsor
Patsy Porter
Justin & Melinda Pregont
Reed Berger
Atchison Child Care Association
Highland Community College Foundation
Mick Hundley (Edward Jones Advisor)
Lopez 'de Mexico
Ethan & Taylor Hausmann
Mount St. Scholastica
Courtney Laurie
Travis & Heidi Grossman
Tom & Lesile Gwynn
Dan & Janean Bowen
Douglass Adair & Juan Casas
Jacque & Clark Pregont
Kyle & Melissa Huntington
Carla Blattner
Tim & Sue Regan
Mark & Amy Begley
Marlin & Mary Johanning
Todd & Barb Gigstad
Steve & Sue Draeger
Alex & Amy Sammoury
Bill & Coleen Murphy
Brady Clark
David Gatewood
Sam & Lydia Funk
Pat Lomshek
Sarah Dunning
Patricia Martin
Erik McGuire / Pony Express Council, BSA
Roxana Tosterud
Sandra Barber
Seth Slayman
Todd & Barbra Gigstad
M D Seifert
Grace Sammoury
Jerry & Laura Cross
Mark & Janet Jackson
Bernadette Urban
Anonymous
Lorin & Stephanie Affeild
Martin & Aggie Asher
Sherry Lange
Glenn Sears
Jim & Wendy Owens
Chubby Darrenkamp
America 250 in Atchison Fund
Funding for local events and initiatives that will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States here in Atchison—highlighting our rich history, vibrant community, and enduring patriotic spirit.
Through this fund, we hope to inspire civic pride and create meaningful opportunities for community engagement as we approach this historic milestone.
Fund Managed by:
Want to join the parade?
The theme for the parade is "Important Moments in American History." Prizes will be given to the top parade applicants.
Groups interesting in joining the parade are encouraged to apply. The deadline for applying is June 1, 2026.
