KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Forget about Swan Lake. We’re talking Swan … River!
Sunday, Berkley Riverfront Park will turn the mighty Missouri River into a racecourse for giant, inflatable swans as part of its Play at the Park event.
According to Stefan White, president of Friends of the River KC, the free fun starts at 8:00 a.m. August 20 with sunrise yoga, accompanied by harp music.
In fact, there will be music all day as well as fun and games. Bring a picnic breakfast or lunch and enjoy what Mr. White calls the “true heart of the city.”
Now, back to those swans...
There will be up to 200 of the six-foot swans floating down the river. Race heats will start at 11:00 a.m.
You can buy a swan for $125, then decorate it in any family-friendly way you wish.
If your swan comes in first in the finals, you win $3,000.
Most of all, this is a way for you to discover the beauty of Berkley Riverfront Park for free on a beautiful summer day. According to the experts in the 41 Action News Weather Center, there will be fair weather for the fowl fun at the river.
Learn more on the event website here.
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