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NFL Draft 101

Your ultimate guide to the 2023 NFL Draft in Kansas City, Missouri

The biggest NFL Draft stage + screen in history. | Photo by KCtoday

Wondering where to park? How about what things to do? Maybe you are preparing things to bring and aren’t sure about the bag policy. Lucky for you — we know the answers. Here is your one-stop-shop for all things 2023 NFL Draft in KCMO.

Know before you go

The event is rain or shine.
All guests must enter through security at Entry 1 on the south side of the WWI Memorial.
Attendees must be registered for the event through NFL OnePass.
The event has a clear bag policy.

NFL Draft Red Carpet KCtoday — City Editor Bella checked out the NFL Draft red carpet.
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Photo by KCtoday

Tip from the editor: Wear comfortable shoes. Regardless of where you park or what you do, heavy walking will be involved, and some of it is uphill. For accessibility concerns, check out details here.

Parking + transit

Find a map of parking options here.
Hop on the KC Streetcar to the Crossroads for a ~15 minute walk to the Draft grounds.
Rideshare drop-offs can be utilized by entering “National WWI Museum and Memorial” as your destination. Pick-ups can be made from Entry 1 or Entry 3.
Many road closures will last through Sunday, May 7. Find a full list of road closures here to plan accordingly.

Things to do

KC Draft Fest | City Barrel Brewery + Kitchen, 1740 Holmes St., KCMO | Friday, April 28 | 1-6 p.m. | $12.50-$25 | Enjoy local brews + live music before heading to the Draft.
KC Draft Fashion Show | Operation Breakthrough, 3039 Troost Ave., KCMO | Saturday, April 29 | 6-10 p.m. | $25-$60 | Kansas City Fashion is teaming up with Operation Breakthrough for a night featuring models, designers, and performers — all for a good cause.
Find the full list of events here.

On site

Try out games like the 40-yard dash, field goal kick, and Hail Mary challenge.
See all 56 Super Bowl rings + the Vince Lombardi Trophies.
Snack and sip with local vendor options and the Bud Light Bar.
See the full list of activities and attractions here.

Events

Wednesday, April 26

Stitch and Sip: Running Stitch Quilt Collage Workshop | Wednesday, Apr. 26 | 3-4 p.m. | Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art, 12345 College Blvd., Overland Park, KS | Free | Do you have a cherished garment you wish you could repair? Learn how with artist and expert Hadley Clark.
Science Happy Hour | Wednesday, Apr. 26 | 6-7 p.m. | Museum at Prairiefire, 5801 W. 135th St., Overland Park, KS | $10 | Come face-to-face with your ancient ancestors as Paleoartist Corbin Rainbolt guides you through the process of sketching fossilized skulls.

Thursday, April 27

The Draft from Local Flavor KC | Thursday, Apr. 27 | 11 a.m. | Kansas City Bier Company, 310 W. 79th St., Kansas City, MO | $110-$150 | Watch the NFL Draft from the comfort of a VIP table — food, drinks, and games included.
Twisted Trivia | Thursday, Apr. 27 | 6-8 p.m. | Z&M Twisted Vines Winery, 620 Cherokee St., Leavenworth, KS | $0+ | Sip on wine and get your trivia on.

Friday, April 28

Kelce Jam | Friday, Apr. 28 | 6 p.m. | Azura Amphitheater, 633 N. 130th St., Bonner Springs, KS | $49.99-$224.99 | Party with Travis Kelce to celebrate the 2023 NFL Draft in KC.

Saturday, April 29

First City History Festival | Saturday, Apr. 29 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | C.W. Parker Carousel Museum, 320 S. Esplanade St., Leavenworth, KS | $0+ | Check out vendors, food trucks, and even reenactments with local historical societies and businesses.

Events calendar here

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News Notes

Open

Taqueria La Nueva, a new Westport eatery featuring Mexican street tacos, is now open at 3906 Waddell Ave. The restaurant is open 11 a.m. to 12 a.m. daily, with extended closing hours to 3 a.m. on Friday and Saturday.

Edu

Two Blue Valley teachers were recently awarded for their integration of creativity in the classroom. The Blue Valley Educational Foundation surprised Kelley Tuel and Chris Ollig with this year’s “Innovative Educator Awards” — including $1,250 in grant funding. (Blue Valley Mission Post)

Plan Ahead

Made Mobb is hosting an NFL Draft Watch Party that lasts all weekend long at 221 Southwest Blvd., KCMO. With local food trucks, vendors, and live music, this is the perfect spot to be if you don’t plan on heading to Union Station for the event.

Watch

Wondering what it looks like to go from the south end of the NFL Draft grounds all the way down to the Draft Theater? Check out our reel giving you the behind the scenes look.

Listen

What actually is cancer? In episode two of the Bench to Bedside podcast, Dr. Danny Welch, associate director for Education at The University of Kansas Cancer Center, tries to answer that complex question. Stream the podcast.*

Today Is

National Pretzel Day — AKA the most important day of the year for Stanley Hudson from “The Office.” If you’ve got a hankering for one of these fluffy on the inside, crisp and perfectly salted on the outside snacks, celebrate with this at-home pretzel kit or this gourmet pretzel pack.

Announced

Congratulations Nora R., the winner of our product survey. We hope you enjoy your $500 cash prize, and we thank you for providing your feedback. Responses from this survey are helping us improve our newsletter.

Answered

📚 And the winner is…

Read the winning poem from our 2023 poetry contest

A graphic that says 2023 Poetry Contest Winner.

The votes are in. | Graphic by 6AM City

We’re pleased to announce that “Ballad for Springtime Dreamers Waking Up in Kansas City” by Gretchen Kaufman is the winner of our 2023 poetry contest.

This poem received the most votes from our audience. A big round of applause to our other finalists and everyone who participated in our contest — it was a true joy for the KCtoday Editorial team to read what you came up with.

Now, we’re handing it over to Gretchen to dazzle us with their creation.

“Ballad for Springtime Dreamers Waking Up in Kansas City”

And the pink sunrise is a runway show —
It’s 6:57 a.m.
Outside — the bright, spring boulevard
and you’re putting on a Friday song.

The city is brewing for you — get going.
Everything a poem,
calling — Hello Kansas City!

Don’t submit to gravity.
Take a chance — the stadium rocket,
imperial monarch,
an everything enchilada,
dancers in the rain.

Make this greenday a feast.

Raise your radio
and do happy —
Hello Kansas City!

Read all our finalists’ poems

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Bella

From the editor

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