St. Patrick’s Parade: A glimpse into Topeka’s Irish-American community. Sunflower Journeys follows one family as they prepare a float for the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade and explores the tradition associated with the parade. 74 Wheat State Whirlwind Tour: Sunflower Journeys goes along on the Wheat State Whirlwind Tour. Organized by the University of Kansas, the tour introduces new KU faculty to the diverse cultures and landscapes of Kansas with a fast-paced bus ride around the state. Liberal’s Pancake Races: Sunflower Journeys heads to Liberal, Kansas for the annual Pancake Races. For over 50 years, the residents of Liberal have raced with competitors in Olney, England for the title of fastest pancake-flipping resident. The 60-second race now includes a four-day festival