KANSAS CITY, Mo. – After their consecutive Super Bowl victories, the Kansas City Chiefs are preparing for their much-anticipated victory parade. The city is abuzz with excitement as fans eagerly await the celebration to honor the 2024 champs.
One of the biggest questions on everyone’s mind is whether or not pop star Taylor Swift will be joining the parade festivities alongside Chiefs’ tight end Travis Kelce. Reports have confirmed that Kelce was spotted on the Chiefs’ parade bus, accompanied by his mother, Donna Kelce. However, it seems unlikely that Swift will make an appearance, as she is gearing up to resume her “Eras Tour” in Australia.
Swift’s private jet has already landed in Australia, where she is scheduled to perform in Melbourne on Friday, followed by multiple shows in Sydney and Singapore. The city of Kansas is holding out hope that the 13-time Grammy winner will make an appearance, as it is estimated that her presence could potentially double the public parade attendance.
Despite the uncertainty surrounding Swift’s attendance, the city has ramped up its safety preparations for the parade. Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas, when asked about Swift’s potential appearance, remained tight-lipped, stating that she has representatives who can address inquiries about her whereabouts.
Law enforcement, including over 600 Kansas City, Missouri police officers and 250 outside agencies, are prepared for the possibility of Swift’s presence. The city has even made changes in parade preparation, beginning at the city’s downtown airport, where Swift’s jet typically lands for Chiefs’ gamedays.
Should Swift decide to partake in the celebration, she will face another tight turnaround, as her next show is scheduled for Melbourne, Australia, just hours after the parade. Despite the logistical challenges, the victory parade is set to take place on Wednesday, Feb. 14, with the route beginning at Grand Boulevard and concluding at Union Station. The city is keeping a close watch on the weather, hoping for favorable conditions for the much-anticipated celebration.