Wichita, Kan., April 21, 2025—Downtown Wichita invites the community to roll up their sleeves and participate in the Downtown Wichita Clean-Up event on Saturday, April 26, beginning at 9 a.m.

This event brings together volunteers to tidy up downtown, reinforcing the connection between a well-maintained core and economic growth and vibrancy.

Individuals and groups from area businesses, clubs and organizations have already committed to participating. They will take on a variety of tasks, including litter pick up, graffiti removal, underpass painting, street painting and more.

Additional volunteers are welcome to register here. The event is free and open to the public.

Members of the media are encouraged to attend, as the event offers great visuals of volunteers actively beautifying their city!

“A clean, safe and inviting downtown is essential to attracting businesses, visitors and residents,” explained Downtown Wichita Executive Director Heather Schroeder. “This event is an incredible opportunity for the community to come together and make a visible impact on our city.”

Event Details:

• Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025
• Location: Check-in at Downtown Wichita, 505 E. Douglas, Ave.
• Time: Clean up: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., Lunch: 12 p.m.

The Downtown Wichita Clean-Up would not be possible without the generosity of its sponsors. The City of Wichita’s Park & Recreation and Public Works & Utilities departments have played a key role in supporting this effort, ensuring volunteers have many of the supplies needed to do the various jobs.

As part of the day’s festivities, Evergy and the Wichita Wagonmasters will provide a complimentary lunch at Naftzger Park to thank the volunteers for their hard work. A special thank you to The Car Park for sponsoring the Clean-Up T-shirts.

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About Downtown Wichita
Downtown Wichita is a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation that amplifies the energy, capital, and growth of downtown by empowering residents, visitors and businesses to explore the possibilities of the city’s core. Collaborating with stakeholders, the organization stimulates continued investment and interest downtown and connects resources from the private sector and local government that allow commerce and culture to thrive. For more information visit: https://downtownwichita.org/home.