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Happy Fountain Day! ⛲️
Today is Fountain Day 2024, The Parade of Hearts is back, Third Street Social expands north, and new line of pickups is being produced in Kansas City.
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Happy Fountain Day! ⛲️
KC Daily
If you live in Kansas City, you’ve heard this fun fact: Kansas City has more fountains than any city in the world besides Paris. And today we celebrate that fact with Fountain Day 2024!
Spring Into Action: There are over 200 fountains scattered throughout the KC metro and Fountain Day is when the 48 that are publicly-operated are all turned on for the season.
Official Kick-Off: The official Fountain Day celebration is taking place at the Northland Fountain today at 1 pm. The event is a symbol of renewal and community spirit, featuring guest speakers like Mayor Quinton Lucas and Fire Chief Ross Grundyson.
Want to take a tour of Kansas City’s best fountains? Check out our Kansas City Fountain Guide!
Events
The Kansas City Parade of Hearts Returns!
KC Daily
It’s almost time for Kansas City’s favorite public art experience to return!
The KC Heart: The Parade of Hearts places giant hearts designed by local artists around the KC metro. Every year the event celebrates diversity in our community and supports nonprofits. All hearts will be in place by April 27th and will remain around town through August.
I’ll Be Back: Be sure to make a plan to go Heart Hunting this year, as the Parade of Hearts will take next year off. The event will return in 2026 with “big things happening”.
Find out more about the 101 hearts on display this year HERE.
Food and Drink
DRAW Architecture
Third Street Social is set to open its third metro location, this time in Kansas City’s Northland.
The Third Third: Third Street Social has been serving up chef-driven American fare in Lee’s Summit and South Plaza, and now they are headed north. The new spot in Metro North Crossing is set to open the first week of May.
What’s for Dinner?: Third Street Social boasts a generous menu filled with shareable appetizers, burgers, sandwiches, and a variety of entrees. The bar offers an impressive selection of cocktails, wine, and spirits. (whiskey lovers - go check out their selection 🤫)
Check out the full menu and grab reservations HERE.
Industry
New Ford F-150 Models Are Being Assembled in Kansas City
Ford Authority
Ford Motor Company has released a new line of F-150 pickups, and many are assembled right here in Kansas City.
Truck of Choice: According to a study by Hedges & Company, the Ford F-Series is the best-selling truck in the U.S. and has been that way for 48 years. Many of the 2024 models are assembled just north of Kansas City in Claycomo.
Built Local Tough: The 1,269-acre Kansas City Assembly Plant employs nearly 9,500 people and currently produces F-150s, Transit, and E-Transit models. The Claycomo plant is capable of producing 5,000 pickup trucks per week.
Learn more about the Kansas City Assembly Plant and Ford production HERE.
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In Other News
🛫 Spirit in the Sky: Spirit Airlines announced they will launch new daily nonstop services from KCI to Boston and Newark starting in July.
🐧 Vote for Littlefoot!: Penguin International is hosting a “March of the Penguin Madness” competition and a Kansas City Zoo penguin was named a finalist. Go vote for Littlefoot!
♟️ Are You a Gamer?: Stoney Creek Hotel and Conference Center is hosting Midwest GameFest this weekend, a four-day event highlighting tabletop hobby gaming.
📖 Storytime with Pat: Patrick Mahomes was the special guest at last week’s Lead to Read KC event at the T-Mobile Center, where he read out loud to over 2,000 kids.
🥤 Dirty Pop: Construction has started on a new location of “dirty soda” chain Swig in downtown Mission at 5959 Barkley St.
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