The Kansas City Chiefs celebrated the start of the 2024 NFL season Wednesday by inviting some friends to lunch.
The entire Chiefs roster along with the coaching staff, cheerleaders, Chairman and CEO Clark Hunt and Chiefs President Mark Donovan were at the Loews Kansas City Hotel for the annual Kickoff Luncheon. The event has been a team tradition for 60 years and is a way for fans and community members to meet players new to the roster along with veterans. The event is a benefit for the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce.
Here are photos from Wednesday’s luncheon.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15), greets defensive tackle Chris Jones (95), as linebacker Nick Bolton (32), looks on during the 2024 Chiefs Kickoff Luncheon. Tammy Ljungblad Tljungblad@kcstar.com
Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce was introduced to the crowd at the 2024 Chiefs Kickoff Luncheon. Tammy Ljungblad Tljungblad@kcstar.com
Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid talks on stage with Chiefs announcer Mitch Holthus during the 2024 Chiefs Kickoff Luncheon. Tammy Ljungblad Tljungblad@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs safety Jaden Hicks (21) has his photo take with Chiefs fans and members of the business community at the 2024 Chiefs Kickoff Luncheon. Tammy Ljungblad Tljungblad@kcstar.com
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes jokes around with Mitch Holthus as he was introduced to the crowd at the 2024 Chiefs Kickoff Luncheon. Tammy Ljungblad Tljungblad@kcstar.com
Clark Hunt, Chiefs Chairman and CEO addresses the crowd the 2024 Chiefs Kickoff Luncheon. Tammy Ljungblad Tljungblad@kcstar.com
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is introduced and walks past the team’s four Lombardi trophies during the 2024 Chiefs Kickoff Luncheon. Tammy Ljungblad Tljungblad@kcstar.com
Chiefs fans and members of the business community joined Chiefs players, coaches and staff to kick off the NFL season at the 2024 Chiefs Kickoff Luncheon. Tammy Ljungblad Tljungblad@kcstar.com
Chiefs announcer Mitch Holthus, from left, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) and tight end Travis Kelce (87), sit on stage during the 2024 Chiefs Kickoff Luncheon. Tammy Ljungblad Tljungblad@kcstar.com
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, tight end Travis Kelce and defensive tackle Chris Jones laughed as they addressed the crowd during the 2024 Chiefs Kickoff Luncheon on Wednesday, August 28 at the Loews Kansas City Hotel. Tammy Ljungblad Tljungblad@kcstar.com
Tammy Ljungblad, at The Kansas City Star, since 1989, is a photojournalist producing videos and storytelling photographs covering a wide range of topics including the Kansas City Chiefs, breaking news, in-depth stories and personality profiles. She is also a FAA licensed drone pilot.Support my work with a digital subscription
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