Kansas City Chiefs fans were left stunned at their victory parade, which was met with tragedy when shots were fired near the celebration, leading to 8 to 10 people getting injured. However, two people have been detained by police and fans were urged to evacuate the area as soon as possible. Despite the celebratory occasion, fireworks were put on hold and the mood was dampened by the unfortunate incident.
The incident took place in the wake of the Chiefs’ third Super Bowl win in five seasons, which the city and the team celebrated with a parade on Valentine’s Day. It was reported that confetti cannons were exploding from double-decker buses as players rolled through the crowd.
Major attractions of the parade included linebacker Drue Tranquill, who labeled the fans as the best in the world, and the superstar singer Taylor Swift, who has yet to make a comment.
The city and the team contributed around $1 million each for the event commemorating Travis Kelce, Patrick Mahomes, and the Chiefs. It attracted a crowd estimated to exceed 1 million in number.
The parade was also attended by loyal fans, some of whom reported having canceled their plans to witness the event. Teenagers Bailey McDermott and Gracie Gilby took a three-hour drive from Missouri, getting up at 3 a.m. and donned sequined jerseys donning their favorite players’ numbers to catch the prime viewing spots.
This year’s parade saw some changes such as an earlier start at 11 a.m. to manage the crowd and make sure things are wrapped up before the Valentine’s Day dinner. Just like the fans, the city is ready to celebrate their team’s victory to the fullest extent. Mayor Quinton Lucas expressed his excitement for the celebration, suggesting that the thrill of these win never gets old.
