CABA Dotteversity parade draws big crowds to Central Avenue

Marching bands from all five Kansas City, Kansas, School District high schools joined forces for a song in Bethany Park after the Central Avenue Parade. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)

by Brian Turrel

The Central Avenue Betterment Association sponsored the annual Dotteversity Central Avenue Parade, running from 19th Street and Park Drive down to 11th Street and Central, ending at Bethany Park.

The weather was sunny and warm, with a few light clouds and a cooling breeze, and spectators lined Central Avenue all along the route, especially deep near the reviewing stand at the route’s end.

After the parade, crowds spilled into the park to listen to performances from the marching bands of each USD 500 school and to eat at one of the many food vendors set up there.

Dancers from Ministerio de Danza Folklorica Sublime. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)

 

Kansas City, Kansas, Fire Department. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)

 

Whittier Elementary School. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)

 

Tienda Charra 7 Leguas horse club. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)

 

Sumner Academy marching band. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)

 

Sumner Academy marching band. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)

 

Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Kansas. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)

 

Harmon High School marching band. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)

 

Participants in Miss Kansas Latina. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)

 

Chani’s Dance Academy. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)

 

Washington High School marching band. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)

 

Washington High School marching band. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)

 

Wyandotte High School marching band. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)

 

Judge Tony Martinez ran into some friends with the Wyandotte County Sheriff’s color guard. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)

 

A hat will do in a pinch if you have to scoop up candy. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)

 

The flame-seared meat sent an enticing aroma through the park. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)

 

Tienda Charra 7 Leguas horse club. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)

 

Gateway Highsteppers drill team. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)

Saturday events

Flavors of Central Tour to be today

The Flavors of Central Tour is scheduled Saturday, Aug. 13, in the Central Avenue area of Kansas City, Kansas. The culinary event, sponsored by the Central Avenue Betterment Association, is a self-guided excursion to acquaint persons with the food found in the Central Avenue area. Tourists will be in attendance. The event was in partnership with La Placita, Market at the Park, at Bethany Park, 1120 Central Avenue. Reservations were necessary for this self-guided tour. According to the website, tickets are sold out. For more information, see https://www.facebook.com/CABAKCK.

Back-to-School Bash planned

A Back-to-School Bash is sponsored by Vibrant Health from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, at the parking lot at 4313 State Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. There will be community booths. Physicals will be by appointment only. The first 100 in attendance will receive a free backpack with school supplies.

Monarchs at home against Lincoln Saltdogs

The Kansas City Monarchs will play a home game at 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, at Legends Field in Kansas City, Kansas. It will be Viva Las Vegas night with an Elvis impersonator contest, dressing in Vegas attire and post-game fireworks. For ticket information, visit monarchsbaseball.com.

Free movie scheduled at Legends

Free movie night at the Legends Outlets will be at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13. “Jumanji” is the movie that is scheduled. The free movie screening will be on the Legends Lawn, located near the smokestack at the shopping center at I-435 and I-70 in Kansas City, Kansas. The outdoor movie is weather-permitting.

Send events that are happening in Wyandotte County to [email protected].

Central Avenue Day of the Dead celebration to be Saturday

The Central Avenue Betterment Association is celebrating the Central Avenue Day of the Dead on Saturday, Nov. 6.

The event will include a parade and focuses on remembering family members and friends who have died.

It will take place on Central Avenue from 10th to 18th Street. Some activities are in Bethany Park at 11th and Central.

On the list of planned activities are high school marching bands from noon to 2 p.m.; Art in the Park from noon to 9 p.m. at Bethany Park; offrendas from noon to 9 p.m.; face painting from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; DJ music from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.; beer gardens from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.; walking Catrinas from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.; live music from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.; food and vending from noon to 6 p.m.; the parade from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.; with all activities ending by 9 p.m.

There are 10 stages along the route.

Masks are strongly recommended at the event.

For updates and more information, including maps of the stops, visit https://www.facebook.com/CABAKCK.