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(KAIR)--Officially, St. Patrick's Day is commemorated Tuesday, March 17, but as tradition holds, Atchison celebrates early, with holiday-themed events only days away.
Atchison's celebration, themed "It's a Pot of Gold Party," will be held Saturday, complete with Atchison's 42nd annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
Janie Pickman, who has long served as the celebration's Committee Chair, says ceremonies begin Saturday morning at the Atchison Elk's Lodge, including the crowning of the 2026 Parade Grand Marshal, at 11:00. Patty Flynn was earlier selected to hold that honor.
One change for Saturday's celebration is the void created by the January death of Chuck Trotter, who long served as the driver for the annual pub crawl, which will not happen during this year's celebration.
With upwards of 30 floats expected, entered in the divisions of Family Youth or Organization Business, the parade will roll through downtown Atchison starting at 2:00 Saturday afternoon.
Trophies will be awarded, by division, to the top floats.
