The big event in the burbs seemed nice but didn't generate the kind of "metro excitement" that we were promised . . .
In fact, the freebie hot dog picnic seemed more like a suburbanite picnic and not the start of a spate of tourism worthy of "global" importance.
Here's the aftermath . . .
More than 3,850 people came out on a humid 92-degree day to chant at a pep rally featuring former U.S. Men’s National Team veteran and Overland Park native Matt Besler, to listen to live music, test their soccer dribbling skills, watch a dog frisbee catching exhibition and eat at a line of food trucks at the Aspiria campus in Overland Park.
Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com links . . .
Thousands flock to 2026 World Cup kickoff party in Overland Park
The year-long countdown to the 2026 World Cup in Kansas City officially began with a carnival and pep rally Sunday afternoon at Aspiria in Overland Park.
'A lot to show and prove': Kansas City kicks off celebrations for 2026 World Cup
With less than a year until Kansas City hosts the 2026 World Cup, KC2026 hosted the Kansas City Kickoff Event on Sunday.
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