Weekend events continue in Kansas City amid heat advisory
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A heat advisory is in effect in the Kansas City metro through Monday, but people are still finding ways to stay cool and enjoy the list of events happening.
One of those events is Kansas City's Juneteenth Heritage Festival.
Kansas City's 18th and Vine District was filled with vendors, food, live entertainment, and performances on Saturday.
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'We come every year and we really enjoy it, so we're excited to see all of the different vendors and some of the kids' activities,' said Tanasha Wilson, who attended the Juneteenth Heritage Festival.
The heat didn't stop people from celebrating at Kansas City's 14th annual Juneteenth Heritage Festival. People came prepared with water, shade, and fans.
'Water lots of water and I have my shade,' said Renay Hewitt, who attended the Juneteenth Heritage Festival.
'It's hot. But it's always great to see a group of people come together for a good occasion.'
It's a celebration that people look forward to each year, rain or shine.
'Very good, I love it. I've been here since 9 o'clock this morning, and there are still a lot of people coming. We do this every year, and I love it,' said Talmage Chinn, who was at the festival.
A list of events took place around the Kansas City metro despite the high temperatures, including 'Make Music Day'.
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The event features free live music performances at venues all over the KC metro from musicians of all ages, genres, and styles.
Performances take place in various and often unexpected locations. Bar K Dog Park was one of many participating venues.
'I love dogs, so I'm happy I'm here. But also, I'm just glad Kansas City is doing more for its live music scene and allowing people to come in at different shops, different venues, and just show the city how talented everyone is,' said Audrey Apprill, a musician participating in Make Music Day Kansas City.
If you will be outdoors during the heat advisory, stay hydrated and have a plan to cool down if needed.
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