A dedication of Wichita's Redbud Trail will take place Saturday. Bicyclists, walkers and joggers will celebrate the completion of the walk and bike trail, which connects Hydraulic & I-135 to 17th & Oliver Streets in Wichita.
The trail is not just a trail--there are history lessons along the way and three art plazas depicting the history of several of Wichita's pioneers. The trail also depicts several significant events, including the Dockum Drug Store sit-in.
Wichita Councilwoman Lavonta Williams said at a weekly mayoral briefing Thursday that the trail is like no other in Kansas.
"I challenge you to find another one like it within the country because the pause points at Hillside and the trail heads at 13th and 17th Streets include art depicting stories of the families and the events that helped shape Wichita," Williams said.
Saturday's event will include storytelling by the Wichita Griots and spiritual music from the ARISE ensemble. Streets will be blocked off near 17th and Oliver for parking.
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