KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Kansas City could have snowfall when the Chiefs Kingdom Champions Parade begins at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday.
The city sent out information Tuesday morning about the parade, the rally and ways to get downtown.
The parade starts at 6th Street and Grand Boulevard and heads south about two miles to Pershing Road. The route turns right and heads to Union Station, where the rally stage will be assembled. The rally is scheduled to begin at about 1:30 p.m., shortly after the parade ends. There will be vieing opportunities on the north lawn of the National WWI Museum and Memorial.
Because of the enormous crowd expected, the city is advising people to make a plan in advance in case they are separated from friends or family. Cell phone reception will be extremely limited, according to a city news release.
Several roads will be closed around downtown. People who do not use public transportation are encouraged to carpool.
47th and State Metrocenter4601 State Ave, Kansas City, KS 66102 (map)Dropoff: 31st & Gillham
Worlds of Fun4545 Worlds of Fun Ave, Kansas City, MO 64161 (map)Dropoff: Truman Road & Lydia
HyVee Arena / West Bottoms1800 Genessee St, Kansas City, MO 64102 (map)Dropoff: 18th & Troost
Swope Park/Zoo6800 Zoo Dr, Kansas City, MO 64132 (map)Dropoff: 31st & Main
Oak Park Mall11149 W 95th St, Overland Park, KS 66214 (map)(95th and Neiman Road Park & Ride location)Dropoff: 25th & Southwest Boulevard
Below is a list of street closures for Tuesday and Wednesday.
- Grand Boulevard from the Missouri River to Pershing Road, starting Tuesday at 2 p.m.
- All east-west streets between Walnut and McGee from the Missouri River to Pershing Road, starting Tuesday 2 p.m. Some vehicle crossings will remain open until Wednesday 5 a.m.
- Main Street from 20th Street to Pershing Road will be closed to vehicles and pedestrians.
- Main Street from Pershing Road to 31st Street will be closed to vehicles, but open to pedestrians.
- Kessler Road from Pershing to the west side of the National WWI Museum and Memorial.
