Created March 2026
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Parade of Hearts 2026 in Kansas City
The 150 United kickoff event has ended, but the 2026 hearts are now being placed across the Kansas City area and will remain on display through August.
What started with the 150 United launch event now continues as a metro-wide public art experience. Use this guide to follow Parade of Hearts 2026, explore artist information, and plan your heart-hunting stops as the sculptures appear around the region.
Image: Promo Graphic POH Media Page
What Is Parade of Hearts?
Parade of Hearts is a region-wide public art experience that turns the Kansas City area into an open-air gallery. The project brings together artists, communities, and visitors through heart sculptures placed across the metro, encouraging families and art lovers to explore more of the region.
The 2026 season began with the 150 United kickoff event, where visitors could get an early look at the new 6-foot heart sculptures before they started appearing throughout the Heartland.
Now that the opening event has passed, the focus shifts to heart hunting across the metro, using the official map and digital platform to plan visits throughout the season.
Parade of Hearts 2026: New Digital Experience
Updated April 2026: The Parade of Hearts online experience has been redesigned for this year. As the sculptures are installed across the metro over the next couple of weeks, you can begin planning your Heart Hunt using a new all-in-one platform.
What’s new for 2026:
- The previous standalone mobile app has been replaced with a single web-based experience that combines the website and app into one.
- This updated platform is designed to load quickly and work directly in your phone’s browser, with no app download required.
- Creating an account is optional, but it allows you to track check-ins and save your progress as you visit different hearts.
- If you prefer not to sign up, you can still browse maps, locations, and other features without logging in.
Add It to Your Home Screen
- Open the Parade of Hearts website in Safari or Chrome
- Tap your browser’s Share or Menu icon
- Select Add to Home Screen
This creates a shortcut that works similarly to an app, giving you quick access anytime.
Heads up: As hearts are installed across the Kansas City area, locations will continue to be added to the map. During the installation period, the map may not show every heart right away, but it will fill in as placements are completed.
Why Visit Parade of Hearts This Season?
❤️ See the 2026 hearts up close
Even though the 150 United kickoff event has ended, you can still see the 2026 hearts in their locations across the Kansas City region through August.
🎨 Celebrate local artists
Parade of Hearts continues to spotlight artists from across the Kansas City area, making the display a fun way to support creative talent throughout the season.
👨👩👧 Plan your heart-hunting adventure
Use the official map and web app to plan which heart sculptures you want to visit during the public display period.
📸 Great for families and photo stops
The heart sculptures still make easy photo stops and family-friendly outings while they remain on display around the metro.
🌆 Explore a Kansas City favorite
Parade of Hearts remains one of the region’s signature public art experiences, blending local pride, tourism, and nonprofit support into one seasonal attraction.
From April 4 Through Kansas City’s World Cup Season
The 2026 Parade of Hearts begins with the “150 United” kickoff event on April 4, then continues as heart sculptures are placed across the Kansas City region for a metro-wide public art experience. With Kansas City welcoming global attention during the 2026 World Cup season, Parade of Hearts adds another fun way for locals and visitors to explore the area, discover neighborhoods, and experience the region’s creative spirit.
That makes Parade of Hearts more than a one-day event. It can become an ongoing spring and summer outing for families, couples, and visitors who want to search for the hearts, take photos, and enjoy Kansas City in a memorable way.
Make It a Metro-Wide Scavenger Hunt
As the Parade of Hearts map fills in, it can become a fun scavenger hunt across the Kansas City metro. Families, couples, and friend groups can plan day trips to track down the hearts, snap photos along the way, and explore new neighborhoods, landmarks, and local favorites.
There is also an official web-based Parade of Hearts experience that adds another layer to the season by helping visitors navigate heart locations, learn more about the artists, and follow the project across the metro.
FAQs About Parade of Hearts 2026
What is the 150 United event?
It was the official public kickoff for the 2026 Parade of Hearts season, featuring the newly designed heart sculptures in one location before they appeared throughout the region.
Is Parade of Hearts family friendly?
Yes. The larger Parade of Hearts experience is family friendly and encourages exploration across the metro.
Where can I see the 2026 map?
You can use the official Parade of Hearts map page or web platform to track sculpture locations and plan visits around the Kansas City area.
Where can I browse hearts from past years?
The official Hearts Archive includes sculptures from prior Parade of Hearts seasons, making it easy to look back at past designs.
Can I view the 2026 artist list?
Yes. Parade of Hearts has published its selected artist roster for the 2026 season on its official website.
Kickoff Event Location
Helpful Links for Parade of Hearts 2026
Use the official map to follow the 2026 hearts across the Kansas City region, browse the archive to see previous years, and explore the published artist roster for this season.
If you want to support the project beyond attending the event, Parade of Hearts also features a patron partners page with additional information.
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Hello lovely people, I would like to know where the cardinal heart will be on display at. It has 2 cardinals and I believe it’s called the lovebirds. See my grams past away a year ago and she loved her cardinals. So I would love to find it and see it in person. Hope u guys can help. Ty soo much and have a blessed day!
Hi April,
The “Parade of Hearts” official website is not yet updated with the locations. When I went to check, there was a pop-up that said the hearts are currently being placed in their locations April 6 – April 15th.
You may have also seen that there is an app which currently has the 2024 locations (2025 was a “skipped” year with no “Parade of Hearts” taking place). I am hopeful that the app will be updated along with the website listing the locations.
Once the locations are listed, I plan to add a layered map to my post for the locations for the various cities as I am also excited about seeing where all the hearts will be placed.
Thanks so much for reaching out and once locations are listed, I will update my posting, and send you a follow-up email to let you know. – DeAnn Shelby (a fellow Kansas Citian and Free and Cheap Bargain Hunter)
Hi April,
You may have already seen this on the Parade of Hearts website. The “Cardinal Heart” is located at 7 W. 1st Street, Parkville, MO 64152. Here is the link for the “Cardinal Heart” and the artist. https://theparadeofhearts.com/hearts/lovebirds.
Happy Heart Hunting!
DeAnn