Topeka’s renewed downtown hosts Miracle on Kansas Avenue parade

The cavalcade of first responders, business vehicles, community organizations and decked-out marchers led by a U.S. Marine Corps color guard is a familiar sight for the holidays in downtown Topeka, but this year's Miracle on Kansas Avenue parade is special, organizers said. "This represents in every way what we're trying to do," said Vince Frye, president and CEO of Downtown Topeka Inc., as he stood surrounded by thousands of revelers downtown.