The unofficial kickoff to summer is here! Old Shawnee Days starts tonight with carnival rides, Runnin' with the Pack, and Almost KISS!

Location: Shawnee Town 1929, 11501 W. 57th Street

Hours: Thursday, 5:00-10:00pm

Friday, 6:00-10:00pm

Saturday, 11:00am-10:00pm

Sunday, 11:30am-6:00pm

Admission: Event admission is FREE!

All shows are FREE!

Food, Carnival, and vendors vary in price.

Parking: On street, First Baptist Church (11400 Johnson Dr.), Splash Cove (5800 King Ave.), Shawnee City Hall (11110 Johnson Dr.), and St. Joseph Education Center (11525 Johnson Dr.)

Carnival: Ride tickets are $1 each. Each ride varies from 1-6 tickets each. A full list of rides can be found online. Wristband night is Thursday, June 1st from 6-10pm. Wristband day is Sunday, June 4th from 12-6pm. Wristbands are $30 per person and include unlimited rides. No wristbands will be available on Friday or Saturday. Wristbands and tickets can be purchased at the ticket booth with cash. Games do not accept tickets. Games are cash only.

Parade: This year's parade will begin on Neiman and Shawnee Mission Parkway. Head North on Neiman to Johnson Drive before turning West and ending at Cody. The parade will start at 10:00am. Interested in participating? Day of registration is available! Check out registration and the parade route online.

Vendors: We have a great line up of local vendors! Vendors will be open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Check out our interactive map online!

Entertainment: The mainstage, bandstand, special events stage, family fun zone, and big tent are jam packed all weekend long! Rock out with Surfin' USA on Friday night or swing by for The Elton John Experience and N'Halen on Saturday night. Don't miss the extreme sports stunt show with BMX Pros on the special events stage! Check out the full line up online.

Road Closures: The following intersections will close at 9:30am on Saturday, June 3rd for the parade: Shawnee Mission Parkway and Nieman, Johnson and Nieman, and Johnson and Quivira. The entire parade route will close at 9:45am. All streets and intersections will reopen following the completion of the parade. Cody Street, between Johnson Drive and 57th Street will be one way (northbound) for the entirety of the event. Flint Street will be one way (southbound) between 57th Street and Johnson Drive. Both streets will reopen to two way traffic Sunday evening following the completion of the event.

Weather: Old Shawnee Days is rain or shine. In the case of inclement weather, please check out our website and social media accounts for updates.

Plan your weekend: Check out the schedule, map, vendors and more on the go with our easy to access app! Download the app on your apple or android device.