WThe Chiefs' victory parade on Ednes Day will be held in the city for the third time in the past four years, with the parade based on East Crossroads. wild way coffeethe rolling event from downtown to midtown in 2024 will hit differently, Christine Clutton said.
The brand's iconic mobile coffee camper, which resides at the Wildway warehouse at 708 E. 19th St. throughout the winter, reopens its doors to parade attendees, offering an LVIII twist infused with “menus of the times.” said owner Clutton. Pop star Taylor Swift and her new favorite team (led in part by her boyfriend, Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce) got a drink twist in celebration.
Kristen Clutton in a Taylor Swift and Chiefs T-shirt.courtesy photo
“We're celebrating a Taylor Swift moment here,” the self-proclaimed Swiftie explained. “We’re on his 19th Street, just a few blocks away. [the parade route down] Well, we always get a good amount of foot traffic. ”
“Being so close to the parade is part of the fun of participating,” she added. “In a very small way, we feel like we are a part of the city’s success and the Chiefs’ success.”
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Although Clutton has a hunch that Swift will actually participate in the parade, and there's a lot of speculation among fans, each parade (with or without a singer) injects a flood of oxytocin into the city. She said it would be done.
“It's a really fun experience to be this close to the parade,” Clutton explained. “Everyone is really happy. This is a huge emotional lift for the city and it's also great that this event is being held in the middle of winter, a dull time of the year when everyone is cold and gloomy. That alone changes everyone's mood and atmosphere.”
Wild Way, which held the Swifty Singalong in a warehouse the night before the Super Bowl, originally debuted the Elas drink in July to coincide with Swift's concert weekend at Arrowhead Stadium, Clutton noted. did. But once Swift joined the Chiefs cheer squad, Clutton heeded the customer's cries and brought drinks like the Picture to Burn (Fresno chili and sage latte) and the Enchanted (vanilla butterfly pea) to the menu. I made it. Lemonade) — Back to the playoffs.
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“We had a great time celebrating the love between her and Travis that blossomed before us,” she continued. “So we're excited to continue celebrating. She's kind of the mascot for this year's team – that's what it feels like. So we're looking forward to celebrating with the whole team. Because the players put in the effort.”
Are you thinking about selling on the side?
Mr. Clutton may keep his Wild Way Coffee camper parked in a warehouse, but for those looking to park and sell it near the parade route. KC Biz Care Office It recommended that all street vendors and food trucks must obtain a hawker's permit.
Parade route for Kansas City's 2024 Super Bowl Championship Parade.Map provided by Kansas City Sports Commission
To obtain a license: KC Biz CareBusinesses must first obtain a sales tax certificate from the Missouri Secretary of State's Office, apply for a business license with the Business License Division, and obtain a zoning permit through KC BizCare.
Once these steps are completed, you can obtain a peddler license from the Business License Department for $62.50. The agency says the process is fairly quick, especially if the vendor already has a business license.
Nia Richardon, managing director of KC BizCare, noted on social media that while parking is free, sales are prohibited along the parade route.
“We could sell at least one block east or west of the parade route,” she added.
Richardson said food trucks are expected not only in the immediate vicinity of Crown Center, but also near City Hall, along Locust and between 10th and 11th streets.
Strawberry Swing/Shop Local KC organizers are also planning a maker pop-up at Liberty Memorial.
