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🏈 KC’s biggest party of the year

2024 Super Bowl victory parade set to be the most expensive yet
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The Red Sea is in KC. | Photo by KCtoday
In case you needed another reason to call in sick on Wednesday, Feb. 14 — Kansas City has set aside $975,000 for this year’s (possible) Super Bowl victory parade, a $225,000 increase from last year.

Now, that’s a whole lotta dough.

The parade would look much like last year’s — complete with a march through the streets and a massive rally at Union Station. Talk about a real Red Sea, the 2023 event saw an estimated 800,000 to one million loyal fans braving the cold to cheer on the Chiefs.
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The Lombardi trophy would be a pretty great Valentine’s day gift, don’t you think?

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Photo by Roy I. (one of our 2023 Picture of the Year finalists)

So what’s all this extra money going toward now? Well, put simply... mo’ people, mo’ problems. Mayor Q cited increased transportation costs and overtime for city employees, like public safety personnel, in his proposal for the ordinance. Nearly 800 members of law enforcement worked last year’s event, but none of the reported $200,400 incurred in overtime pay was budgeted for in the city’s $750,000 allotment.

So now we wait, Kansas City. No one will know for sure if we’ll be spending our Valentine’s Day dressed in Chiefs’ red until Sunday, Feb. 11. In the meantime, you can start prepping for KC’s biggest party of the year by checking out our Red Kingdom recommendations and keeping an eye out for the guides we’ll be dropping all next week.
Asked

Were you one of the ~800,000 Chiefs fans at the 2020 + 2023 Super Bowl parades?
A. Yes — and you better believe I’ll be back this year.
B. No — but I was there in spirit.
Victory Wednesday plans
Events
Friday, Feb. 2
  • Jazz Storytelling | Friday, Feb. 2 | 10-11 a.m. | American Jazz Museum, 1616 E. 18th St., KCMO | Introduce your children to the magic of jazz at this free, interactive show lead by vocalists, storytellers, drummers, and bassists.
  • World of Wheels Kansas City 2024 | Friday, Feb. 2-Sunday, Feb. 4 | Various times | Kansas City Convention Center, 301 W. 13th St., Ste. 100, KCMO | AKA Autorama — ogle hot rods, specialty cars, and concept vehicles.
Saturday, Feb. 3
  • Hike Fox Hollow with a Naturalist | Saturday, Feb. 3 | 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. | Lakeside Nature Center, 4701 E. Gregory Blvd., KCMO | Free | Gear up and get guided through habitats around the center, like the upper Fox Hollow trail.
  • Take & Bake Ziti & Tasting | Saturday, Feb. 3 | 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Kansas City Museum, 3218 Gladstone Blvd., KCMO | $15 | Join the founders of Torretta Fine Foods for an afternoon of tasty fare and drinks while building your own personal ziti with Carl’s original recipe Italian sausages.
  • Sweetheart Ball | Saturday, Feb. 3 | 6-8 p.m. | Merriam Community Center, 6040 Slater St., Merriam, KS | $25 | Bring your sweethearts for an evening of family fun featuring games, treats, dancing, and a keepsake photo.
Sunday, Feb. 4
  • Galentine’s Day Out | Sunday, Feb. 4 | 12-6 p.m. | Righteous Tattoo Studio, 2920 S. 4th St., #E, Leavenworth, KS | $30 | Spend the afternoon shopping boutique vendors with a complementary goodie bag and cocktail to boot.
  • 2024 KC Lunar New Year Festival | Sunday, Feb. 4 | 3-8:30 p.m. | Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College (JCCC), 12345 College Blvd., Overland Park, KS | Free | Celebrate Lunar New Year with stage performances and cultural showcases, including dragon dances, tea ceremonies, Chinese paper cutting + a pre-show dinner.
Monday, Feb. 5
  • Stitch Meditation | Monday, Feb. 5 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Mid-Continent Public Library - Green Hills Library Center, 8581 N. Green Hills Rd., KCMO | Donation | Unwind with a soothing stitch meditation practice led by counselor and contemplative expressive arts specialist Jessica Waters.
Events calendar here
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News Notes
Today is
  • Groundhog Day. This morning, Punxsutawney Phil gives his unofficial weather prediction. Remember: Legend says that if the groundhog sees its shadow, six more weeks of winter lie ahead. If not, an early spring is expected. Don’t trust Phil? You can always reference our winter weather outlook, too.
Chiefs
  • The Chiefs plan to feel right at home in Allegiant Stadium. The team will wear their red home jerseys in the matchup against the 49ers on Sunday, Feb. 11 — the same jerseys they wore the last time they beat San Francisco for the Lombardi trophy in 2020. See a sneak peek of Mahomes ma-modeling it. (Reuters)
Sports
  • While the Chiefs are out of the house this week, the Jayhawks made plans to move in. The University of Kansas football team will play four games at Arrowhead next season, while their own stadium undergoes renovations. The Jayhawks will also play two games at Children’s Mercy Park, home to Sporting KC. (FOX4)
Closing
  • Micro fine-dining restaurant Noah’s Cupboard is closing the door on Saturday, March 2. The Weston spot (521 Main St.) plans to reopen as a market and deli, peddling familiar flavors like its homemade pasta, pierogies + pickled vegetables. (Kansas City Star)
Shop

  • Hi, Barbie! Toy giant Mattel is in on the Super Bowl mania with the release of a limited-edition Super Bowl LVIII Barbie. Only the winning team will get the honor, along with a Little People LVIII Champions set and a themed UNO deck. (FOX4)
Coming Soon
  • Get ready to rumble, KC. Pro wrestling is coming to Johnson County thanks to independent wrestling outfit Fountain City Pro. The inaugural “Light it Up” match will kick off on Friday, March 8 at Olathe’s Ball Event Center (21350 W. 153rd St.). Tickets start at $20.
Arts
Announced
  • Congratulations to our survey winner, Rachel M., for winning $500! Thank you to everyone who took the time to take our survey. We’re excited to continue providing positive news and events in our free newsletter.
 
Opening

📚 A bibliophile’s bliss

New and coming soon local bookstores across the KC Metro
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We think you’ll find way more than seven stories in here. | Photo by Seven Stories
Do you identify with the word tsundoku? That’s the word meaning to buy books and let them pile up without reading them.

If you or someone you know is a book dragon, we have the solution. Feed the beast by checking out these new local bookstores in the KC metro — no library card needed.

Monstera’s Books | 7930 Floyd St., Overland Park, KS
Husband-wife duo Justin and Kate Wieners will open this plant + book shop this spring. The store will offer vintage vibes while selling new and used novels. Though the brick-and-mortar is still under construction, its online store is ready to rumble.

Seven Stories | 11109 Johnson Dr., Shawnee, KS
At 14 years old, owner Halley Vincent is currently the youngest member of the American Booksellers Association. Shelves are lined with books from different cultures and languages, curated by Vincent herself.

Feeling Déjà vu reading this story again? Don’t worry, you’re not living the same day over and over — but it is Groundhog Day.
3 more local bookstores
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The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Madison
From the editor
Pro tip: If you’re ever bored downtown, hop on the streetcar, get off on a random stop and explore whatever stretch of KC you’ve found yourself in. I was doing just that the other day when I found something I’d never seen before at Union Station: the Model Train exhibit.

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8,000 square feet of model trains hidden away in the back of Union Station.

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Photo by KCtoday
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