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Delano District Celebrates St. Patrick's Day with New Common Consumption Policy
Parade draws crowds as Wichita approves alcohol consumption on streets of Delano
Mar. 15, 2026 at 1:03am
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The annual St. Patrick's Day parade in Wichita's Delano district was a lively celebration this year, with the addition of a new common consumption policy that allowed attendees to carry alcoholic drinks purchased from participating businesses throughout the district. The warm weather and festive atmosphere brought out spectators dressed in green, including some with dyed beards, to enjoy the parade and the new policy.
Why it matters
The common consumption policy is a significant change for the Delano district, as it aligns the area with policies in other major cities that allow for more open and celebratory use of alcohol during events. This policy is expected to further fuel the festive mood and draw more people to the district's businesses and events.
The details
The Wichita City Council recently approved the Delano district as a common consumption area, allowing people to walk on the streets with alcoholic drinks if purchased from a participating business in the district. Attendees of the St. Patrick's Day parade said the new policy helped fuel the celebratory mood, with one firefighter noting he had not seen any issues or rowdy behavior. The parade is a long-standing tradition in Delano, and for some attendees, the green-dyed beards may be a tradition that lasts a few more days.
- The St. Patrick's Day parade took place on Saturday, March 15, 2026.
- The Wichita City Council recently approved the common consumption policy for the Delano district.
The players
Bob McKedy
A parade attendee who dyed his beard green for the occasion.
Chad Bolan
A friend of Bob McKedy who also dyed his beard green for the St. Patrick's Day parade.
Dana Rutherford
An attendee who said the common consumption policy has been great.
Conner Knoll
A Wichita firefighter who was working in the area and had not noticed any issues with the new policy.
Delano District
The neighborhood in Wichita, Kansas where the St. Patrick's Day parade took place and the new common consumption policy was implemented.
What they’re saying
“It's a long time coming. Most other big cities have it, and it's about time we got it.”
— Bob McKedy
“I think it's been great.”
— Dana Rutherford
“I haven't noticed anybody rowdy. Everybody's having a good time with their families, so I don't think it's a problem.”
— Conner Knoll, Wichita Firefighter
What’s next
The Wichita City Council will continue to monitor the implementation of the common consumption policy in the Delano district to ensure public safety and address any issues that may arise.
The takeaway
The new common consumption policy in Wichita's Delano district has been well-received, allowing for a more festive and celebratory atmosphere during the St. Patrick's Day parade. This change aligns the area with policies in other major cities and is expected to draw more people to the district's businesses and events, further strengthening the community's vibrant culture.
