Wichita Celebrates St. Patrick's Day with Parade and Weather

KNSS Radio recaps the holiday festivities and forecasts in Wichita

Mar. 17, 2026 at 2:54pm

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Today is St. Patrick's Day, and KNSS Radio's morning show "Woodward and Whit" discussed the holiday's history, celebrations taking place in the U.S. and Ireland, and the weather in Wichita, Kansas. The city saw a well-attended St. Patrick's Day parade on a beautiful Saturday, followed by colder and windier conditions on Sunday.

Why it matters

St. Patrick's Day is a major cultural and religious holiday celebrated around the world, and Wichita's local festivities and weather are of interest to the community. The radio show provides a local perspective on how the holiday was observed and the impact of the weather on the celebrations.

The details

KNSS Radio's morning show "Woodward and Whit" discussed various aspects of St. Patrick's Day, including the history of the holiday, the celebrations taking place in the U.S. and Ireland, and the weather in Wichita, Kansas. The city saw a well-attended St. Patrick's Day parade on a beautiful Saturday, but the weather turned colder and windier on Sunday.

  • The St. Patrick's Day parade in Wichita took place on Saturday.
  • The weather in Wichita was colder and windier on Sunday.

The players

Ross Janssen

Storm Team 12 Chief Meteorologist

Woodward and Whit

KNSS Radio's morning show

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What they’re saying

“Today is St. Patrick's Day, and this morning on Woodward and Whit we talked a lot about the holiday. Where it is best to celebrate, its history, and the celebrations that are taking place in the U.S. as well as Ireland and elsewhere.”

— Woodward and Whit, KNSS Radio morning show hosts (KNSS Radio)

The takeaway

Wichita residents celebrated St. Patrick's Day with a well-attended parade on a beautiful Saturday, but the weather turned colder and windier on Sunday, providing a mixed bag for the holiday festivities.