Hundreds of students from Fort Hays State University, Hays Academy of Hair Design and NCK Tech gathered at the FHSU quad Tuesday night for the annual March to Main.

School officials and faculty as well as elected officials joined the students in the annual parade.

The Press catered a free meal, and students were entered to win $3,000 in prizes. During the next two weeks, students can complete activities downtown to win even more prizes.

The event seeks to welcome students to Hays and connect them with businesses in the city’s core. It is sponsored by the Downtown Hays Development Corp., Hays Convention and Visitor’s Bureau and the three participating schools.