Here’s your guide to safety and security along Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade route
With thousands of people gathering in downtown Kansas City for the Chiefs’ Super Bowl parade, public safety agencies have been making plans.
The route runs from Sixth Street to Union Station. Here’s what to know about safety and security along the parade route:
Kansas City Super Bowl parade route
Here’s the route. Road closures have already begun:
How Kansas City police prepared
Kansas City Police Chief Stacey Graves on Monday said the department will have over 600 officers present, plus 250 officers from around 34 other law enforcement agencies as well as federal partners.
Parade organizers have said the perimeter of the parade will be secured for public safety. Fans can help by staying aware of their surroundings and reporting suspicious activity to a police officer or calling 911.
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These items are not allowed
No drones, rocket, powered balloons, ultralights or model aircraft will be permitted, regardless of whether they are controlled by line of sight, radio frequency or tethers. Violators may be prosecuted and fined for violating FAA-restricted airspace.
Plan ahead for bad cell reception, travel and parking
Be aware that cell phone reception may be extremely limited.
Spectators should also plan their travel and parking ahead of time. They should also be prepared to walk as road closures near the parade route are expected to lead to congested road conditions.
What if I get lost or separated from my group at the parade?
People are also advised to have a plan in place in case they get separated from others in their group, including having designated points to meet and photos showing what people are wearing. Children should have contact information for their parents or guardians.
People separated from their group are encouraged to find a police officer. Any missing people or children will be taken to one of the reunification locations:
UMB Bank, 928 Grand Blvd.
The Kansas City Missouri Police Department, 1125 Locust St.
T-Mobile Center Concourse, 14th Street and Grand Boulevard.
Resurrection Downtown, 1601 Grand Blvd.
UMB Bank, 1800 Grand Blvd.
Blue Cross & Blue Shield – West side entrance, 2301 Main St.
Lunchland at Crown Center, 2475 Grand Blvd., on the third level above SEA LIFE Aquarium and Legoland Discovery Center.
The Kansas City Fire Department will have roving crews as well as a staffed medical tent on the east side of the National WWI Museum between the north and south lawn.
For those requiring emergency medical attention, they should seek out a roving firefighter, who will be wearing fluorescent green vests and flags. Fire crews will be located on the perimeter of the parade route and at Union Station.
What to do if you see an unattended bag
Fans should also not leave bags unattended and report any unattended bags to police.
Parade accessibility
For those with special needs, parade organizers have designated space in Crown Center Square for wheelchairs and accessibility for those with disabilities. Space is limited.
American Sign Language interpreters will be at the rally and they will be shown on the video boards during the rally.
For information on ADA parking, visit the websites of Crown Center, Union Station and the National World War I Museum and Memorial.
Contact Erica Good, Kansas City ADA Liaison at 816-513-1818 with any questions related to accessibility. Jamie Guillen is director of Civil Rights and Equal Opportunity for Kansas City.
To report any ADA concerns through 311, visit kcmo.gov/city-hall/311.
Will Taylor Swift show up?
It’s possible that Taylor Swift could show up in Kansas City for the celebration, but the pop singer who is dating Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has not commented on her plans.
Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas said in a press conference Monday afternoon that while he could not comment on Swift’s whereabouts on parade day, onlookers should “stay tuned.” He said that officers are prepared for a change in security.
The police department directed security questions about Taylor Swift to her team.
How to watch the Chiefs parade on TV and streaming
KSBH41, the official broadcast partner for the parade, will air the celebration live KSHB41 and stream on kshb.com.
In 2023 and 2020, the NFL Network also broadcast the festivities on cable. The scheduled NFL Total Access could also include coverage of the parade and rally.
If you’re a Chiefs fan outside of Kansas City, check out these TV live feeds to join the celebration:
The Star’s Eleanor Nash and Noelle Alviz-Gransee contributed to this story.
