Updated: Kansas City’s plans for Super Bowl parade including route and rally information

Patrick Mahomes pumps up the crowd at the 2020 Chiefs Super Bowl victory parade. // Photo by Zach Bauman

Update Feb 13:

Here is the official map for Wednesday’s parade:

The two-mile-long parade starts at 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15. The parade begins on Grand Boulevard at 6th street and heads south to Pershing Road. The parade turns west on Pershing Road to Union Station. The victory rally stage will be in front of Union Station, with the National WWI Museum and Memorial hosting viewing opportunities on its north lawn. The victory rally starts at approximately 1:45 p.m., shortly after the parade ends.

For parade maps and complete information, including park and ride locations and closed streets, please visit www.chiefsparade.com

Spectator Information:  

• Watch the parade anywhere along the route. Barricades will line the entire route along the curb. Pedestrian crossings are marked on the map, but they will be closed while the parade is in progress.
• ​​​​​Watch the victory rally in front of Union Station from Pershing Road (which will be closed) or the lawn of the National World War I Museum and Memorial.
• Arrive early to find a spot. This will be a family-friendly event, and fans are reminded that public consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited. Remember it’s best to travel light and to not bring bags or backpacks.
• Medical Stations and Lost Child Locations are noted on the parade maps.
• Children’s contact info – Ensure that your children have contact information for their parents or guardians on their person.
• Make a plan in case you are separated from your family, including identifying meet up points.
• Cell phone reception will be extremely limited.
• Union Station will be closed to the public.
• Don’t bring drones. Federal law prohibits the use of drones over parade crowds.
• Officially licensed merchandise will be available at the following locations:
  • Crown Center Square
  • Pershing & Main
  • Pershing and Kessler

Transportation and Parking: 

KCATA will offer free bus rides, however, bus service will be limited (similar to Sunday service). Please visit www.ridekc.org for more information.

We encourage people to use Park and Ride locations:

Worlds of Fun  
4545 Worlds of Fun Ave, Kansas City, MO 64161 (map)
Event Dropoff and Shuttle Pick-up: Truman Road & Lydia

HyVee Arena / West Bottoms  
1800 Genessee St, Kansas City, MO 64102 (map)
Event Dropoff and Shuttle Pick-up: 18th & Troost

Swope Park/Zoo  
6800 Zoo Dr, Kansas City, MO 64132 (map)
Event Dropoff and Shuttle Pick-up: 31st & Gillham

Oak Park Mall  
11149 W 95th St, Overland Park, KS 66214 (map)
(95th and Neiman Road Park & Ride location)
Event Dropoff and Shuttle Pick-up: 25th & Southwest Boulevard

47th and State Metrocenter  
4601 State Ave, Kansas City, KS 66102 (map)
Event Dropoff and Shuttle Pick-up: 31st & Gillham

Park and Ride shuttles will run from 7:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m., and then again from 12 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.. Riders need to return to the drop off location for their specific shuttle.

Spectators are advised to carpool and use public transportation. Parking will be extremely limited near the parade and rally.

Kansas City Streetcar will suspend operation beginning at midnight prior to the parade and will reopen as soon as conditions allow.

Closed Streets: 

• Grand Boulevard from Berkley Park to Pershing Road, starting Tuesday at 12 p.m.
• All east-west streets between Walnut and McGee from Berkley Park to Pershing Road, starting Tuesday 12 p.m.
  • Some vehicle crossings will remain open until Wednesday 9 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.

Accessibility: 

Parade producers have designated space in Crown Center Square for wheelchairs and ADA accessibility. Please be advised that space is limited and is first come, first served.

Original story Feb 2:

A recent Kansas City Council committee meeting concluded that up to $750,000 might be spent on a Super Bowl victory parade Feb. 15 if the Chiefs win again this year, as reported in the Kansas City Star. The costs for the parade would be allocated from the Neighborhood Tourist Development Fund and will cover expenditures such as security, equipment, and decor.

The 2020 Chiefs Super Bowl victory parade saw thousands of attendees braving the cold weather in support of their home team. Speeches were given by Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, Coach Andy Reid, Missouri Governor Mike Parson, and other notable Missourians.

City Council will vote on the parade plan this afternoon, Thursday, Feb 2. If passed, a parade route will be planned, though the route has yet to be announced. The 2020 parade proceeded through downtown KC, beginning at 6th Street and Grand and ending at Union Station.

The Chiefs play the Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl on Sunday, Feb. 12. Pending another Chiefs victory, prepare for thousands of proud Kansas Citians and visitors to attend the victory parade Feb. 15.