⛲️ Orange You Glad I Didn't Say...

The Dutch Are Coming!: Dutch fans (and anyone who wants to join the orange party) will gather at the Power & Light District starting at 9:30am, and the walk begins at 11:15am. The iconic bus, which sailed across the Atlantic and drove from Texas to KC, leads the orange procession through downtown toward the FIFA Fan Festival for one final energy boost before the match.

Orange Everywhere: The Oranje Fanwalk invaded the streets of Houston before the Netherlands’ matchup with Sweden last Saturday. Expect the same energy in Kansas City, along with live music and entertainment. And if you really want to get into the orange spirit, grab a pack of Easy Orange from Boulevard.

Taking Flight: According to the index, flight bookings are up 5.2% YoY. The only World Cup host cities with a higher rate than Kansas City are New York, Miami, Boston, Dallas, and Houston. The top three feeder countries into KC this year are Canada, Argentina, and Mexico.

Where Are You Staying?: Hotel rates, on the other hand, are down 1.0% from last year. A likely culprit is FIFA canceling ~75% of reserved rooms on peak days months before the tournament.

Food For All: $38,229 from this year’s Million Meals went directly to Harvesters—The Community Food Network here in Kansas City. The campaign ran from April through May, specifically to support food banks during the summer months when school is out, and many children lose access to free or reduced-price lunch programs.

The Bigger Picture: Since 2011, the Million Meals initiative has raised more than $5.7 million and provided over 31 million meals across Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kansas, and Missouri. Harvesters serves a 27-county area of northwestern Missouri and northeastern Kansas, providing food assistance to as many as 226,000 people each month through 600 nonprofit agencies.

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🧡 Orange Kingdom: Join the Orange Army as the Netherlands takes on Tunisia during FIFA World Cup™ action! Wear orange and enjoy themed activities, food, and community fun while watching on a massive 20’ x 30’ LED screen inside Shawnee Mission Park. Free admission! Registration required.*

🐮 Coming Soon: A new bar & grill and entertainment venue called The Greenhorn is coming soon to 4010 Pennsylvania Ave. in Westport.

🎧 Rockin’ on the Bridge: The Rock Island Bridge is hosting DJs of the World, a free, 10-part concert series featuring international DJs. Check out the upcoming schedule.

🥳 Birthday GOAT: Yesterday was Lionel Messi’s 39th birthday, and fans lined up outside of the Origin Hotel Kansas City (where Argentina is staying) to celebrate.

🏀 Big Ballers: Two KC-area natives were selected in the 2026 NBA Draft on Tuesday night: Shawnee Mission NW alum Keaton Wagler (Illinois) and Liberty alum Bennet Stirtz (Iowa).

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