The Johnson County Old Settlers' event is coming up, and everyone is invited to recognize Olathe's rich history.
The Old Settlers is a nonprofit organization dedicated to keeping settlers' traditions alive, working nine months out of the year to plan the festival.
Proceedings start off with an ice cream social on the first day, and at 6:00 pm, Sweet Six will be crowned. At 7:00 pm, Olathe East and Olathe Northwest high school bands will perform.
Music highlights the second day of the festival, with the Olathe Community Orchestra appearing at 6:00 pm in the City Hall, while The Rippers are on the stage at 6:30 pm, followed by The Zero's at 8:00 pm. Other events on this day include an ice cream social.
The final day brings what is known as the biggest parade in the state, a procession averaging over 150 entries including floats, club members marching together, and high school bands. The parade kicks off at 10:00 am, bringing to life this year's theme of ‘Love & Peace—A Look Back to the '60s’.
Also on the last day is an antique car show, held in the parking lot of the Olathe City Hall, from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm. Everyone is welcome to enter their vehicle, but it must be 30 years old as a minimum. Celebrations like this are perfect places for organizers to use banner printing to decorate.
The celebration runs for three days – September 6, 7, and 8 – in Olathe's downtown.
