Lock down your love at this KC bridge over Valentine’s Day weekend
Love locks are a time-honored tradition, especially around Valentine’s Day. Nothing says true love like locking down your significant other for life and throwing away the key.
Couples often place their locks on a special bridge, gate, fence or other fixture to signify that their love is unbreakable and forever. They’re popular worldwide, and bridges with locks can be found in the Netherlands, France, South Korea, and Colorado.
Kansas City has a bridge of its own where couples can lock it down as part of this tradition at Old Red Bridge at Minor Park.
Are you and your significant other deeply in love with each other? Is your love for each other going to last forever? Add the love lock to your schedule this Valentine’s Day weekend.
WHEN DID IT START?
The Old Red Bridge wasn’t always meant for love. It was first built in 1859 and has been reconstructed two times in its 163-year history. When the new Red Bridge was installed in 2011, the Old Red Bridge became the destination for love locks, and it’s been that way since 2013.
WHAT DO I BRING?
Lovers have placed more than 5,000 locks since 2013 on Old Red Bridge, and now it’s your turn. You can lock your love at any time, but if you plan to do it over the Valentine’s Day weekend, make sure to bring a flashlight and bundle up, as the path to the bridge won’t be lit. But, the bridge itself will be lit with twinkle lights.
You’ll also need to bring your own lock. If you need a special, engraved love lock in a hurry, you can order one from Lock-Itz. You can donate a portion of the love lock sales to KC Parks by including “I Love KC Parks” in the notes section when you order. They’re also available at the Minor Park Golf Course shop.
Love is in the air, and it’ll be all over the Old Red Bridge this weekend.
This story was originally published February 11, 2022 at 5:00 AM.
