Here’s what to know to cheer for the Chiefs: The parade route, map, parking info, more

Get ready, Chiefs Kingdom. This Wednesday, the city will transform into a sea of red as the 2023 Super Bowl Champions parade through town for their victory lap.

Route

The parade will start at noon at Grand Boulevard and Sixth Street, near Enterprise Car Rental and Grand Slam Convenience, according to a release from the Kansas City Sports Commission.

The parade will move south on Grand until it gets to Pershing Road, where it will turn right and work its way to Union Station.

Almost all cross streets on Grand between Sixth Street and Pershing Road will be closed for the parade, so be sure to avoid that area if you are driving or commuting.

Map by Neil Nakahodo

There will be restrooms available on Seventh Street, Ninth Street, 13th Street, Truman Road, 18th Street and 22nd Street. There will also be restrooms near Union Station, Crown Center and on the lawn of the National WWI Museum and Memorial.

A victory rally will start at 1:45 p.m. at Union Station.

The National WWI Museum and Memorial will host viewing opportunities on its north lawn.

“I look forward to seeing Kansas Citians show our country, and the world, why Kansas City is a sports town like nowhere else,” Mayor Quinton Lucas said in a statement.

Fans can get parade updates from the city by signing up for text notifications from AlertKC. Text KCPARADE to 888-777, or check out the city’s parade website.

Road closures

Here are where roads will be closed starting on Tuesday:

• Grand Boulevard: Closed from Berkley Park to Pershing Road starting at noon on Tuesday.

• Parade route cross streets: Between Walnut and McGee streets, cross streets will be closed from Berkley Park on the north to Pershing Road on the south. That includes every numbered street from Second Street down to 22nd Street. Street closures will be in effect beginning at noon Tuesday.

• Main Street: Closed from 20th Street south to Pershing Road.

• Kessler Road: Closed from Pershing to the west side of the National WWI Museum and Memorial.

• Oak Street: While the road to the east of the parade route will technically remain open, parade organizers are advising drivers to avoid the area on Wednesday due to extreme congestion.

Vehicular traffic will be allowed to cross the parade route at Seventh Street, 13th Street, Truman Road and 18th Street until Wednesday morning at 9:00 a.m. .

Pedestrian crossings on Grand will be available at Ninth Street, 13th Street, Truman Road, 18th Street and 20th Street. However, these crossings will close during the parade itself, which is scheduled for noon until 1:45 p.m. on Wednesday.

Parking

Parking restrictions are already in effect and will run until Wednesday evening. The streets running east and west through Grand Boulevard are now closed between Walnut and McGee streets from the Berkley Riverfront on the north to Pershing Road on the south.

Vehicles can cross at 7th Street and Admiral Boulevard, 13th Street, Truman Road and 18th Street until 9 a.m. on Wednesday, when the streets will close for the parade.

If your car is parked in one of these restricted areas, or if you’re parking on the interstate on Wednesday, officials say your car will be towed and relocated.

If your vehicle has been relocated, you need to call 816-513-0688 for the location.

All street parking around the parade route is first-come, first-served, so be prepared to leave early on Wednesday.

As for parking lots, Union Station and Crown Center are all selling parking passes for the parade for between $30-45. The National WWI Museum sold out of their passes on Tuesday.

Other city-owned parking lots are taking reservations now. Sign up for your spot here at these lots that aren’t sold out as of late Tuesday afternoon:

• Arts District by The Kauffman Center for $44

• West Bottoms for $11

Park-and-ride shuttles

Shuttles will be in operation between 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. and then from noon to 4 p.m. Those using them are advised to return to specific drop-off locations to be brought back to their parking area. Riders are also advised to prepare for 45-minute wait times at some locations.

Fixed bus routes and traffic overall will be affected as streets will be closed beginning at 2 p.m. Tuesday. Streetcar service will also shut down beginning Wednesday and remain closed until “conditions allow,” according to the Kansas City Sports Commission, which is coordinating the events.

Parking: Worlds of Fun at 4545 Worlds of Fun Ave.

Drop-off/Pick-up: Truman Road and Lydia Avenue

Parking: Hy-vee Arena, at 1800 Genessee St.

Drop-off/Pick-up: 18th Street and Troost Avenue

Parking: Kansas City Zoo at 6800 Zoo Drive

Drop-off/Pick-up: 31st Street and Gillham Avenue

Parking: Oak Park Mall at 11149 W. 95th St., Overland Park

Drop-off/Pick-up: 25th Street and Southwest Boulevard

Parking: 47th and State Metrocenter at 4601 State Ave., Kansas City, Kansas

Drop-off/Pick-up: 31st Street and Gillham Avenue

What to pack, and leave at home

If you’re going to the parade, the Kansas City Sports Commission said a few things are not allowed:

• Booze: Public consumption of alcohol will be prohibited, said Kathy Nelson, CEO of the Kansas City Sports Commission.

• Drones: Any similar devices are also prohibited over parade crowds, per federal regulations.

• Big backpacks: The sports commission is also advising fans to travel light and not bring bags or backpacks to the parade.

• Weapons: Knives, guns or any weapon are also not allowed.

“We will be enforcing all laws as needed and appropriate to ensure everyone’s safety,” Jacob Becchina, public relations officer with KCPD, said.

Kansas City Police Chief Stacey Graves said there will be hundreds of officers posted along the parade route to ensure an “enjoyable and safe” experience for all.

Watching from home

For those who can’t get off work, live out of town or simply would rather avoid the crowds, there are options to watch the Chiefs Super Bowl celebration parade remotely.

Kansas Cit fans can watch the parade live on local NBC affiliate KSHB 41, which is the parade’s official broadcast partner. Anyone can stream it online at kshb.com.

Other local news outlets FOX4 and KMBC will broadcast the parade live and also stream it online.

The Star will have reporters stationed all along the route and throughout the city covering the parade and posting live updates starting Wednesday morning and continuing throughout the day.

You can also follow The Star on Instagram and Twitter for updates during the parade.

The Star’s Robert A. Cronkleton contributed reporting.

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This story was originally published February 13, 2023 at 10:41 AM.

Kynala Phillips

The Kansas City Star

Kynala Phillips was a Service Journalism Reporter at The Kansas City Star, where she worked to answer readers questions about the resources and services in the community. She attended the Newmark Graduate School of Journalism and is originally from Madison, Wisconsin.