KCRiverFest

It's cold, rolling blackouts, so many inconveniences right now - we get it. But we want to ask a favor of you if we could. Our mission is to protect and educate about our waterways and river systems as all are interconnected across our blue planet. Sea Turtles to the south of us could use your help. The incredible people of Sea Turtle, Inc have taken in over 1,700 turtles in a 48-hour window to save their lives. This is an unbelievable strain on their budget, systems, operat...ions, and their team. If you are able, would you consider gifting them a few dollars to protect our waters and those animals who call them home? Donate Here: https://loom.ly/iOaApDM More about Sea Turtle, Inc: https://loom.ly/W7ZRZMc Thank you for your time, and your love of all things nature. #FOR_KC #SeaTurtles #Turtles

Did anyone get any sleep last night??!?! The time has come to Run It Back. We will see ya on the other side. GO CHIEFS! #SBLV #RunItBack #FOR_KC #Cheifs #ChiefsKingdom #KC

Carry the battle to them. Don’t let them bring it to you. Put them on the defensive. And don’t ever apologize for anything. - Harry S. Truman One. More. Sleep. #RunItBack #Chiefs #FOR_KC

SUPER BOWL BOUND!!!!! #ChiefsKingdom #chiefs #RunItBack

Merry Christmas and happy holidays to our friends near and far! May all of your journeys be safe and warm.

Happy Thanksgiving to our friends near and far! This year especially, we are grateful for all of YOU. 2020 has been a doozy for all of us, but here's to steering the course in the right direction as we move forward in twenty21. We can't wait to see you back at events and on near, on, and in our MO rivers next year.

While we are well known for being River people, we’re Park people, too. Please don’t be a jerkface with, in, and to nature. Absolutely no good comes from this. https://loom.ly/IidjCto

Happy Veterans Day to our brave women and men who have courageously served each of us. We honor, respect, and appreciate you for all that you have done. We also note the hardship and burden of our service members is not limited to solely them and their deployment. To those family members who remain home with sleepless nights and worry making an equal sacrifice. We want to thank all of our military families for your service to our country.... Thank you.

Hey #KCMO, here's information about the #KCVeteransDay flyover. The UH-60 Blackhawk #Helicopters will kick off the event at 11:00 a.m. and be at~500ft for all waypoints. These helicopters are coming from the 1-108th Aviation Regiment. Please see the graphic to view the map.

This first week of October is Mental Illness Awareness Week. Millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental health condition. This week, take time to get educated, fight stigmas, and provide support. Especially with COVID, things can look bleak right now. Be there. http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/MIAW

While we're sure you've enjoyed our famous KC fountains dyed pink, here's a quick reminder that October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. October is more than wearing a pink ribbon-- it's about getting screened, being educated, and reaching out to others who walk the path. #FCancer #breastcancer #reachout https://loom.ly/ttKqAwQ

Los amigos peludos favoridos de todos en @SesameStreet te recuerdan participar en el #2020Census. Aprende más sobre cómo hacer que los niños, bebés y toda tu familia cuenten: www.2020census.gov/es

Everyone’s favorite furry friends on @SesameStreet are reminding you to participate in the #2020Census! Learn more about how to make kids, babies, and your whole family count: www.2020census.gov

Los amigos peludos favoridos de todos en Sesame Street te recuerdan participar en el #2020Census. Aprende más sobre cómo hacer que los niños, bebés y toda tu familia cuenten: www.2020census.gov/es

Everyone’s favorite furry friends on Sesame Street are reminding you to participate in the #2020Census! Learn more about how to make kids, babies, and your whole family count: www.2020census.gov

Today, we honor and celebrate our brave first responders who risked limb and life for this country - many giving their lives to see that others would live another day. We mourn the loss of so many beautiful souls. 9/11 is a day of solemn observation and a reminder of our Nation's ability to come together, arm in arm, to heal each of our communities. #NeverForget #StrongerTogether

Today is National Suicide Awareness Day and we want you to know this - You are not alone. You are not alone. You are not alone.... You are not alone. When you need to talk, if you need to talk, if you know someone who needs to talk - talk. Just talk, and keep talking. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800.273.8255 Trevor Project LifeLine: 866.488.7386 Live Chat: https://loom.ly/Rjr4_QU You have more friends than you know.

Let’s get this meteor shower on! Closest thing to a firework we’re gonna get this year. #perseid #meteor #science #space

Too fun not to share! Ride the Patriot with Patrick Mahomes. #chiefs #WOF https://loom.ly/S1-2KdE

Riverfest Cancelled 2020 This year we find ourselves unable to gather together as a community to celebrate our nation and to honor our troops, our first responders and their families at KC Riverfest this 4th of July on Independence Day. Yes, patriotism is important. Especially now, as we each feel isolated and many of us alone. We are reminded that patriotism is not who has the biggest and boldest flag or who waves it the highest and the hardest. Patriotism is diligently wor...Continue reading

A beautiful morning on the levee of the Big Muddy as the #MR340 gets underway. Paddlers will do a lot of ... paddling ... from KC to Saint Louis these next few days. Track them live here: http://raceowl.com/MR3402020

What a weird year it has turned out to be. We feel lost without you, Kansas City. We miss you but we know that we will see you once again. And hopefully soon!! Today, we celebrate the independence of our country -- by blowing up a small portion of it. We wish each of you, your families, and friends a fun and safe Fourth of July! #July4th #IndependenceDay #FOR_KC @ KCRiverFest

Support, love, nurturing, and guidance come in so many forms. Today we recognize all the versions and variations of moms and mother figures, including those who were and those of you still trying. We love you. Happy Mother’s Day to all!

Curious for Robert Hoops to rank his top 5 favorite fireworks colors. #HeAskedForIt

For the second time ever, a naval vessel has been named after our dear city. The USS Kansas City arrived at its homeport in San Diego, May 24. It is an Independence-variant littoral combat ship (LCS); a fast, agile, multi-mission combatant capable of multiple missions including mine, surface, and anti-submarine warfare. #USSKansasCity https://loom.ly/KaKKdOA

A cool experience this afternoon with a bomber from Whiteman Air Force Base flying directly over our office downtown KC! Thank you to our team who still continues to diligently work day in and day out, and to all our front line workers and first responders. #StrongerTogether

We are now at capacity for today's COVID-19 Pop-up Testing sites at Antioch Crossing & Sunfresh. We are not accepting any new registrations. We appreciate everyone's patience and please note there will be testing at other sites throughout the week. TY

Memorial Day, originally known as Decoration Day, was set aside annually to remember with great gratitude and honor with tremendous pride all those who strove valiantly, dared greatly, and died in service for our country and our freedoms. We think of them, their memories, and their families for all they have sacrificed on our land and beyond. May your day be filled with memories and peace.

The Andrea Bocelli concert begins now for those who would like to stream it live. Happy Easter! https://m.youtube.com/watch

There are many pieces that make a clock tick and tock and chime. Each part, no matter how small, is so critically important to all the others for the mechanism and machine to work. As we take pause, notice, and thank our first responders I feel it important to know that the list is long, their bench is deep, and those parts are many. While this is not a full list, it is a start of all those who are sacrificing for you, for me, for us. CNAs, orderlies, registered nurses, lice...nsed practical nurses, trauma nurse clinicians, ward clerks, physician assistants, respiratory therapists, clinical laboratory scientists, phlebotomists, radiology technologists, imaging technicians, pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, admissions team, physical therapists, health information management, switchboard and operators, compliance officers, occupational therapists, medical coders, Chaplins, staffing clerks, biomedical techs, child life specialists, speech therapists, transcriptionists, case managers, wound care technicians, therapy aides, lactation consultants, patient transport, midwives, social workers, infection and quality control team, surgical techs, dietitians, administrative teams, outpatient services, finance and accounting, morgue attendants, CENTRAL SUPPLY, LINEN SERVICES, STERILE PROCESSING TECHS, HOUSEKEEPING, CAFETERIA WORKERS, human resources, and our doctors. #LightItBlue #MakeItBlue #FirstResponders

To our First Responders who fight on these front lines, to those who have suffered their last battle, to those called up again from a generation past, and to those who will thankfully make it through to the other side, this night we light it blue for you. . It is our duty to honor these courageous warriors, many who work knowing full well they are making the ultimate sacrifice to ensure the rest of the world will endure. We think today to those suffering the heartbreak of lo...ss, alone, without closure nor contact nor goodbye, and we lift you up along with your families and your friends. . We stand hopeful to hold you in our arms again. Hopeful to shake your hand. Hopeful to view your faces sans shield and mask and screen. You are extraordinary Americans. You are exemplary patriots. You are marvelous role models to both young and old. . Today the devil whispered in my ear you’re not strong enough to withstand the storm. But I simply went about my work saying only I am the storm. . Do Work. Stand Strong. Be Mighty. . #LightItBlue #MakeItBlue #FirstResponders See more

Our BFF Lauren of Karma Tribe Yoga made the news chatting about her business and what it looks like with the COVID-19 lockdown. We will miss you in May but are ...so hopeful to see you again in June!!! For now, please consider joining an at-your-home #yoga session. Thanks, KCTV5 for covering two of our favorite #KC places!! #FOR_KC #RiverfrontFitnessKC https://www.kctv5.com//video_29195b5f-4fdc-549e-9b6c-23206 See more

This Thursday April 9th 8:00 pm. #LightItBlue #MakeItBlue #FirstResponders

persevere [ pur-suh-veer ] verb (used without object) to persist in anything undertaken; maintain a purpose in spite of difficulty, obstacles, or discouragement; continue steadfastly. March is Women's History Month commemorating, encouraging, documenting, celebrating, and inspiring the bold, brave women who surround us all. #womenshistorymonth

wonder [ wuhn-der ] noun 1) something strange and surprising; a cause of surprise, astonishment, or admiration. 2) miraculous deed or event; remarkable phenomenon. March is Women's History Month commemorating, encouraging, documenting, celebrating, and inspiring the bold, brave women who surround us all. #womenshistorymonth

question [ kwes-chuhn ] verb (used with object) 1)to ask (someone) a question; ask questions of; interrogate. 2) to ask or inquire. March is Women's History Month commemorating, encouraging, documenting, celebrating, and inspiring the bold, brave women who surround us all. #womenshistorymonth

avenge [ uh-venj ] verb (used with object) to take vengeance or exact satisfaction for. March is Women's History Month commemorating, encouraging, documenting, celebrating, and inspiring the bold, brave women who surround us all. #womenshistorymonth

sass [ sas ] verb (used with object) to answer back in an impudent manner. March is Women's History Month commemorating, encouraging, documenting, celebrating, and inspiring the bold, brave women who surround us all. #womenshistorymonth

guide [ gahyd ] verb (used with object) to assist (a person) to travel through, or reach a destination in, an unfamiliar area, as by accompanying or giving directions to the person. March is Women's History Month commemorating, encouraging, documenting, celebrating, and inspiring the bold, brave women who surround us all. #womenshistorymonth

excel [ ik-sel ] verb (used without object) to surpass others or be superior in some respect or area; do extremely well. March is Women's History Month commemorating, encouraging, documenting, celebrating, and inspiring the bold, brave women who surround us all. #womenshistorymonth

value [ val-yoo ] verb (used with object) to consider with respect to worth, excellence, usefulness, or importance. March is Women's History Month commemorating, encouraging, documenting, celebrating, and inspiring the bold, brave women who surround us all. #womenshistorymonth

misbehave [ mis-bi-heyv ] verb (used with object) to conduct (oneself) without regard for good manners or accepted moral standards. March is Women's History Month commemorating, encouraging, documenting, celebrating, and inspiring the bold, brave women who surround us all. #womenshistorymonth

challenge [ chal-inj ] verb (used with object) 1) to summon to a contest of skill, strength, etc. 2) to take exception to; call in question. March is Women's History Month commemorating, encouraging, documenting, celebrating, and inspiring the bold, brave women who surround us all. #womenshistorymonth

power [ pou-er ] noun ability to do or act; capability of doing or accomplishing something. March is Women's History Month commemorating, encouraging, documenting, celebrating, and inspiring the bold, brave women who surround us all. #womenshistorymonth

balance [ bal-uhns ] verb (used with object) 1) to bring to or hold in equilibrium; poise. 2) to arrange, adjust, or proportion the parts of symmetrically. March is Women's History Month commemorating, encouraging, documenting, celebrating, and inspiring the bold, brave women who surround us all. #womenshistorymonth

communicate [ kuh-myoo-ni-keyt ] verb (used with object) 1) to give or interchange thoughts, feelings, information, or the like, by writing, speaking, etc. 2) to express thoughts, feelings, or information easily or effectively. March is Women's History Month commemorating, encouraging, documenting, celebrating, and inspiring the bold, brave women who surround us all. #womenshistorymonth

educate [ ej-oo-keyt ] verb (used with object) to develop the faculties and powers of (a person) by teaching, instruction, or schooling. March is Women's History Month commemorating, encouraging, documenting, celebrating, and inspiring the bold, brave women who surround us all. #womenshistorymonth

dream [ dreem ] verb (used without object) 1) to have a dream. 2) to indulge in daydreams or reveries. March is Women's History Month commemorating, encouraging, documenting, celebrating, and inspiring the bold, brave women who surround us all. #womenshistorymonth

defy [ verb dih-fahy] verb (used with object) to challenge the power of; resist boldly or openly. March is Women's History Month commemorating, encouraging, documenting, celebrating, and inspiring the bold, brave women who surround us all. #womenshistorymonth

lead [ leed ] verb (used with object) 1) to go before or with to show the way; conduct or escort. 2) to conduct by holding and guiding. March is Women's History Month commemorating, encouraging, documenting, celebrating, and inspiring the bold, brave women who surround us all. #womenshistorymonth

care [ kair ] verb (used without object) to be concerned or solicitous; have thought or regard. March is Women's History Month commemorating, encouraging, documenting, celebrating, and inspiring the bold, brave women who surround us all. #womenshistorymonth

persist [ per-sist, -zist ] verb (used without object) to continue steadfastly or firmly in some state, purpose, course of action, or the like, especially in spite of opposition, remonstrance, etc. March is Women's History Month commemorating, encouraging, documenting, celebrating, and inspiring the bold, brave women who surround us all. #womenshistorymonth

fight [ fahyt ] verb (used without object) 1) to engage in battle or in single combat; attempt to defend oneself against or to subdue, defeat, or destroy an adversary. 2) to contend in any manner; strive vigorously for or against something. March is Women's History Month commemorating, encouraging, documenting, celebrating, and inspiring the bold, brave women who surround us all. #womenshistorymonth

vote [ voht ] noun a formal expression of opinion or choice, either positive or negative, made by an individual or body of individuals. March is Women's History Month commemorating, encouraging, documenting, celebrating, and inspiring the bold, brave women who surround us all. #womenshistorymonth

defend [ dih-fend ] verb (used with object) to ward off attack from; guard against assault or injury (usually followed by from or against). March is Women's History Month commemorating, encouraging, documenting, celebrating, and inspiring the bold, brave women who surround us all. #womenshistorymonth

slay [ sley ] verb (used without object) 1) to kill or murder. 2) Slang. to strongly impress or overwhelm someone. March is Women's History Month commemorating, encouraging, documenting, celebrating, and inspiring the bold, brave women who surround us all. #womenshistorymonth

work [ wurk ] noun 1) exertion or effort directed to produce or accomplish something; labor; toil. 2) productive or operative activity. March is Women's History Month commemorating, encouraging, documenting, celebrating, and inspiring the bold, brave women who surround us all. #womenshistorymonth

learn [ lurn ] verb (used without object) to acquire knowledge or skill. March is Women's History Month commemorating, encouraging, documenting, celebrating, and inspiring the bold, brave women who surround us all. #womenshistorymonth

believe [ bih-leev ] verb (used without object),. to have confidence in the truth, the existence, or the reliability of something, although without absolute proof that one is right in doing so. March is Women's History Month commemorating, encouraging, documenting, celebrating, and inspiring the bold, brave women who surround us all. #womenshistorymonth

marvel [ mahr-vuh l ] noun something that causes wonder, admiration, or astonishment; a wonderful thing; a wonder or prodigy. March is Women's History Month commemorating, encouraging, documenting, celebrating, and inspiring the bold, brave women who surround us all. #womenshistorymonth

imagine [ ih-maj-in ] verb (used without object), 1) to form mental images of things not present to the senses; use the imagination. 2) to suppose; think; conjecture. March is Women's History Month commemorating, encouraging, documenting, celebrating, and inspiring the bold, brave women who surround us all. #womenshistorymonth

Today is International Women’s Day. We would not be here without our team of brilliant talented women, many you see, many you don’t. To these bad lasses who have been told they’re too much, too loud, too pesky, too hyperactive, too mischievous, too brash, too aggressive - I say thank you for bringing all those things to our table and fighting for Kansas City and our organization. Keep doing what you’re doing. Stay ferocious. Be mighty. -SMW #FOR_KC

rebel [ noun, adjective reb-uhl; verb ri-bel ] noun 1) a person who refuses allegiance to, resists, or rises in arms against the government or ruler of his or her country. 2) a person who resists any authority, control, or tradition. March is Women's History Month commemorating, encouraging, documenting, celebrating, and inspiring the bold, brave women who surround us all. #womenshistorymonth #FOR_KC

explore [ ik-splawr, -splohr ] verb (used with object) to traverse or range over (a region, area, etc.) for the purpose of discovery. March is Women's History Month commemorating, encouraging, documenting, celebrating, and inspiring the bold, brave women who surround us all. #womenshistorymonth #FOR_KC

hope [ hohp ] noun the feeling that what is wanted can be had or that events will turn out for the best. March is Women's History Month commemorating, encouraging, documenting, celebrating, and inspiring the bold, brave women who surround us all. #womenshistorymonth #FOR_KC

love [ luhv ] noun 1) a profoundly tender, passionate affection for another person. 2) a feeling of warm personal attachment or deep affection, as for a parent, child, or friend. March is Women's History Month commemorating, encouraging, documenting, celebrating, and inspiring the bold, brave women who surround us all. #womenshistorymonth #FOR_KC

innovate[ in-uh-veyt ] verb (used without object) to introduce something new; make changes in anything established. March is Women's History Month commemorating, encouraging, documenting, celebrating, and inspiring the bold, brave women who surround us all. #womenshistorymonth #BoomKC

honor [ on-er ] noun 1) a source of credit or distinction: 2) high respect, as for worth, merit, or rank. March is Women's History Month commemorating, encouraging, documenting, celebrating, and inspiring the bold, brave women who surround us all. #womenshistorymonth

resist[ ri-zist ] verb (used without object) "to make a stand or make efforts in opposition; act in opposition; offer resistance." March is Women's History Month commemorating, encouraging, documenting, celebrating, and inspiring the bold, brave women who surround us all. #womenshistorymonth

Happy Birthday to our fearless leader! You might see him only once a year on the 4th, but he spends the other 364 days making KC Riverfest accessible, inexpensive, fun-filled, and bigger than the year before. Happy Birthday!!

Red, white, and blue Oreos?! Don’t mind if we do.

Good shot of one of our many crews that stood by at the parade yesterday. (Thanks Brian Davis)

Many of our KC Riverfest families are heading downtown tomorrow for the Chiefs parade. We want you to have an enjoyable event and make many memories. Please take the time tomorrow morning to discuss safety protocols with your children. Point out our First Responders. Safety areas and signage. And remember to DRESS WARM in many layers. #Chiefs

This is hilarious! From our BFFs at WOF.

Escorting some precious cargo home today ...