Here’s a first look at the 2023 Parade of Hearts art soon to dot the Kansas City metro
Nick Wagner, Chris Ochsner
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Kansas City has a new heart.
Make that hearts.
Forty of them to be exact.
Parade of Hearts, the popular art installation event that started in 2022 is back for 2023. Event organizers held a media preview Friday to reveal the heart-shaped art installations completed by regional artists. Designs for 2023 include tributes to Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, The Wizard of Oz and many more. The hearts will be distributed to public spaces around the Kansas City metro for viewing.
For those who can’t wait to see the works of art or don’t want to burn the gasoline traveling around the city to see them all, there is a viewing event open to the public on Saturday, April 15. The event takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the American Royal Hale Arena Upper Exhibit Hall located at 1701 American Royal Ct. Tickets are $5 per person. Children 2 and under get in free.
Saturday’s preview will include music and family friendly activities for entertainment according to the organizers. More on the event and ticket information can be found here.
Here are some of the hearts that will soon be seen around the city.
“El amor crece aquí” by artist Giselle Garza is one of 40 hearts that make up the 2023 season of The Parade of Hearts. Nick Wagner/nwagner@kcstar.com
People peruse hearts on display during the Parade of Hearts Reveal Kickoff Event on Friday, April 14, 2023, in Kansas City. Nick Wagner/nwagner@kcstar.com
Artist Scott Seetin discusses his heart titled “The Gift of Life” during the Parade of Hearts Reveal Kickoff Event on Friday, April 14, 2023, in Kansas City. Nick Wagner/nwagner@kcstar.com
“Charlie” by artist Scott Manly is one of 40 hearts that make up the 2023 season of The Parade of Hearts. Nick Wagner/nwagner@kcstar.com
“Look, But Only With Love” by artist Maliha Khan is one of 40 hearts that make up the 2023 season of The Parade of Hearts. Nick Wagner/nwagner@kcstar.com
“The Seven Magic Animals” by artist Socorro Reyes Ramirez is one of 40 hearts that make up the 2023 season of The Parade of Hearts. Nick Wagner/nwagner@kcstar.com
“The Seven Magic Animals” by artist Socorro Reyes Ramirez is one of 40 hearts that make up the 2023 season of The Parade of Hearts. Nick Wagner/nwagner@kcstar.com
“Never Forgotten” by artists Taylor Peters and Emily Jones is one of 40 hearts that make up the 2023 season of The Parade of Hearts. Nick Wagner/nwagner@kcstar.com
Kristie and James Roberts look at hearts on display during the Parade of Hearts Reveal Kickoff Event on Friday, April 14, 2023, in Kansas City. Nick Wagner/nwagner@kcstar.com
“Fergie Rescued” by artist Juan Hernandez is one of 40 hearts that make up the 2023 season of The Parade of Hearts. Nick Wagner/nwagner@kcstar.com
“Tiles & Tales” by artist Mark Peterson is one of 40 hearts that make up the 2023 season of The Parade of Hearts. Nick Wagner/nwagner@kcstar.com
“Heart Aflutter” by artist Sara Dean is one of 40 hearts that make up the 2023 season of The Parade of Hearts. Nick Wagner/nwagner@kcstar.com
“Remembering the Past - Celebrating the Present” by artist Doug Bennett is one of 40 hearts that make up the 2023 season of The Parade of Hearts. Nick Wagner/nwagner@kcstar.com
“Kansas City in My Heart For-Heifer” by artist Kathryn Messick is one of 40 hearts that make up the 2023 season of The Parade of Hearts. Nick Wagner/nwagner@kcstar.com
“Heartbeat of the City” by artists Chase Wilson and Trey Whitaker is one of 40 hearts that make up the 2023 season of The Parade of Hearts. Nick Wagner/nwagner@kcstar.com
“Jazzed About KC Jazz” by artist Kobi Nolan is one of 40 hearts that make up the 2023 season of The Parade of Hearts. Nick Wagner/nwagner@kcstar.com
“Beauty of Grace” by artist Anita Easterwood is one of 40 hearts that make up the 2023 season of The Parade of Hearts. Nick Wagner/nwagner@kcstar.com
“Birds of a Feather Stick Together” by artist Julie Heide is one of 40 hearts that make up the 2023 season of The Parade of Hearts. Nick Wagner/nwagner@kcstar.com
“Somewhere Over the Rainbow” by artist Gwynevere Buie is one of 40 hearts that make up the 2023 season of The Parade of Hearts. Nick Wagner/nwagner@kcstar.com
“Somewhere Over the Rainbow” by artist Gwynevere Buie is one of 40 hearts that make up the 2023 season of The Parade of Hearts. Nick Wagner/nwagner@kcstar.com
“You Are Loved, Kansas City” by artist Katie Henrichs is one of 40 hearts that make up the 2023 season of The Parade of Hearts. Nick Wagner/nwagner@kcstar.com
Artists celebrate with confetti canons during the Parade of Hearts Reveal Kickoff Event on Friday, April 14, 2023, in Kansas City. Nick Wagner/nwagner@kcstar.com
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