Kristin Ruthstrom’s three boys have only known the glory years of the Chiefs.
Valentine’s Day will be their third time at a Chiefs Kingdom Champions Parade.
As a mom who has been there and done that at the parades, Ruthstrom knows a thing or two about how to do it safely.
”We put air tags on them — on each kid — in the pocket of their coats, just in case,” Ruthstrom said.
She said if she had it her way, they would book a hotel downtown so her family would have easy access to a restroom and an easy walk to the parade.
But since a nearby hotel room is not guaranteed, she said parade-goers must be prepared to walk and keep their expectations low.
Also, she said it may not be realistic to meet all your favorite players and make it to Union Station.
“We kind of barricaded ourselves in a little bit to keep the kids in a confined area. We also stayed far away from Union Station,” she said. “We were home before the players had even given their speeches. And that was fine with us.”
Jamie Young writes for The Kansas City Mom Collective.