Kansas City gets first look at 2026 Parade of Hearts sculptures ahead of summer display
MULTIPLE TIMES AND FIND NEW BOOTHS AND ARTISTS. THE METRO IS GETTING ITS FIRST LOOK AT ALL THE HEARTS THAT WILL BE FEATURED IN THIS YEAR’S PARADE OF HEARTS. THERE WAS A SNEAK PEEK EVENT AT THE OVERLAND PARK CONVENTION CENTER YESTERDAY. THE PARADE OF HEARTS SHOWCASES KANSAS CITY’S CREATIVITY AND HIGHLIGHTS LOCAL ART. EACH SCULPTURE WAS DESIGNED BY A LOCAL ARTIST AND WILL BE ON DISPLAY AROUND THE METRO. MY FAVORITE MOMENT IS JUST SEEING THE SMILES ON EVERYONE’S FACES AND THOSE PROUD MOMENTS WHERE YOU HAVE PARENTS SITTING THERE WATCHING THEIR KIDS. WE HAVE ARTISTS AS YOUNG AS NINE YEARS OLD, SEVEN YEARS OLD, AND THEN UP UNTIL CLOSE TO 80. SO WE HAVE ALL AGES REPRESENTED, SO WE SEE THEIR FAMILIES SUPPORTING THEM, AND IT’S JUST A GREAT MOMENT. AND SOON THE ART, THE HEARTS WILL GO TO THEIR DESIGNATED LOCATIONS ACROSS THE AREA. THEY’LL BE THERE ALL SUMMER LONG BEFORE BEING AUCTIONED OFF. THE PROCEEDS WILL GO TOWARDS SUPPORTI
Kansas City gets first look at 2026 Parade of Hearts sculptures ahead of summer display
Updated: 6:26 PM CDT Apr 5, 2026
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Kansas City is getting an early look at one of its most recognizable public art displays.A preview event for the 2026 Parade of Hearts was held Saturday at the Overland Park Convention Center, giving attendees a first glimpse at this year’s heart sculptures.The annual event highlights local artists and showcases creativity across the metro, with each sculpture designed by a Kansas City-area artist.In the coming weeks, the hearts will be placed at locations throughout the region, where they will remain on display throughout the summer.Organizers say the installations are meant to encourage people to explore the metro while supporting the arts.At the end of the season, the sculptures will be auctioned off, with proceeds going toward supporting local artists.A full map of heart locations will be available online once installations are complete.
Kansas City is getting an early look at one of its most recognizable public art displays.
A preview event for the 2026 Parade of Hearts was held Saturday at the Overland Park Convention Center, giving attendees a first glimpse at this year’s heart sculptures.
The annual event highlights local artists and showcases creativity across the metro, with each sculpture designed by a Kansas City-area artist.
In the coming weeks, the hearts will be placed at locations throughout the region, where they will remain on display throughout the summer.
Organizers say the installations are meant to encourage people to explore the metro while supporting the arts.
At the end of the season, the sculptures will be auctioned off, with proceeds going toward supporting local artists.
A full map of heart locations will be available online once installations are complete.
