Heart KC statues are being placed around the city this week in hopes people will get back out to enjoy the city and help raise money for those impacted by COVID-19.
The hearts, which signify Kansas City as a part of the "Heartland," will be stationed in neighborhoods all over town to promote tourism and encourage people to venture out to new neighborhoods and patronize businesses near each heart.
Beginning this Valentine’s Day, the oversized "KC hearts" which will be in the Parade of Hearts will get a protective coating so they can stand up to the outdoors while on display this spring and early summer.