Posted in Kansas September 29, 2018 by

The One Town In Kansas That Transforms Into A Halloween Wonderland Year After Year

Kansas is just one of those states that loves to take its favorite holiday and make it a huge celebration. Of course, that means there’s more fun to be had everywhere you go! Every year, this one town in Kansas goes all-out for Halloween, with a whole week’s worth of fun in the spirit of the season. This century-old Halloween Wonderland isn’t something you’ll want to miss out on.

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That celebration of course, is Neewollah right in Independence, Kansas.
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This celebration has moved from a small event to something that attracts Kansans from all over the state. Back when I was in high school, I even attended a marching band competition here.
It all started in 1919 to provide positive activities so that pranks happened less often. Of course, who wouldn't ditch a toilet paper roll for a chance to be in such a cool parade?
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It was a hit, and grew over the years to eventually include the Neewollah Queen competition, all sorts of community activities, and a bigger and better parade than the original organizers could ever hope for.
Oh, did I mention there was a carnival too? These rides are the icing on the cake for anyone who wants to experience the whole celebration.
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Not only do you get to enjoy all sorts of Halloween activities, but these rides make everything feel extra special.
There are a few fun runs that you might want to participate in.
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They have three different parades to see, a chili cook-off, a hometown musical, and of course the Queen Neelah pageant.
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There's also a live concert scheduled, and even a medallion hunt. The fun really is never-ending while you're here!
It's a great place to bring your friends and family, and there's plenty to do no matter what your age might be.
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This town of 10,000 grows to almost 100,000 if you count all the temporary visitors just here for the fun.
This year (2018) it's scheduled for October 19-27.
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For any additional questions, call the Neewollah Headquarters at 877.633.9655 or check out their website here. Did you know there’s only one Halloween celebration in Kansas that’s older than Neewollah? This Halloween parade in small town Kansas is the longest running in the whole country. Check it out!

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