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Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade: Star DT Chris Jones says he's staying put

Updated: Feb 14, 2024 - 5:04 PM ET

Editor's Note: At the end of the Chiefs' Super Bowl parade Wednesday, a shooting left one dead and at least 10 people injured, Kansas City police announced. Below is coverage of the Chiefs' celebration from earlier in the afternoon.

Downtown Kansas City has become a sea of red for Valentine’s Day as Chiefs fans prepare to celebrate their third Super Bowl title in five seasons with a parade.

"It never gets old," Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, on the eve of Wednesday’s festivities to mark the Chiefs’ victory over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday.

Key on the minds of many fans is whether pop superstar Taylor Swift will join her boyfriend Travis Kelce for the parade and victory speeches. Swift has not commented, but it would be a tight scheduling feat. She has to be in Melbourne, Australia, which is 17 hours ahead of Kansas City, by 6 p.m. Friday for the first of three scheduled concerts on her Eras Tour. And the flight itself takes about 17 hours.

Still, that remote possibility, combined with unseasonably warm temperatures in the 60s Fahrenheit (15-20 Celsius), are expected to generate a crowd that city officials estimate could top 1 million.

Feb 14, 2024 - 2:53p ET

Chris Jones: 'I ain't going nowhere, baby!'

Patrick Mahomes flexed on the haters, Travis Kelce delivered proof that Taylor Swift will always be the best singer in their relationship, and Justin Reid told the entire crowd about defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo's new contract extension while making it clear the Chiefs are going for a three-peat.

But the highlight of the Chiefs' speeches was when pending free agent star pass-rusher Chris Jones took the microphone and told the thousands of Chiefs fans assembled there that he's not going anywhere.

Check out parts of Mahomes' and Kelce's speeches below:

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Feb 14, 2024 - 2:31p ET

Nick Wright with some 'First Things First' fans

Would Nick Wright and the ‘First Things First’ crew be there in person to celebrate another Chiefs title? Would Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce stop by to show love to Nick?

Never a doubt.

Feb 14, 2024 - 2:22p ET

Swag Surf: Live edition

After Swag Surfin' during the wild-card round became a turning point in the Chiefs' playoff run, Fast Life Yungstaz performed the song live for Chiefs fans to open the celebration ceremonies.

Feb 14, 2024 - 2:15p ET

Wait, that's not Patrick Mahomes...

Yes, that is an actual live goat in Isiah Pacheco's arms during the parade.

Feb 14, 2024 - 2:13p ET

Patrick and Brittany Mahomes living their best lives

This is one Valentine's Day the couple will always remember.

Feb 14, 2024 - 2:07p ET

Hold me, brother!

Travis Kelce hitched a ride of his own on the shoulders of offensive lineman and "Saturday Night Live" co-star Creed Humphrey.

Feb 14, 2024 - 2:04p ET

Chiefs RBs have a message

Jerick McKinnon is already pumped for a third straight Super Bowl run, while Isiah Pacheco belted out a familiar refrain when talking about his second title in as many NFL seasons.

Feb 14, 2024 - 1:48p ET

Another Pacheco angry run!

Isiah Pacheco's running style drew plenty of viral attention during the season, with some (including Cowboys defensive back Jourdan Lewis) saying the running back runs on the field like "he bites people." Well, he apparently does so during Super Bowl parades, too.

Pacheco then decided he was tired of running, and hitched a ride on a teammate's shoulders.

Feb 14, 2024 - 1:47p ET

Travis Kelce helps himself to a shirtless Jason Kelce cutout

Because what else are you supposed to to in order to pay tribute to your viral sensation big brother?

In case you missed it, hear what Jason had to say about the viral clips of him partying with Travis and Taylor Swift after the Super Bowl:

Feb 14, 2024 - 1:44p ET

Talk your talk, Drue Tranquill!

The Chiefs linebacker gave a parade interview that would make Jason Kelce proud.

Feb 14, 2024 - 1:42p ET

Mecole Hardman taking it all in

An incredible end to the 2023 season for Mecole Hardman only continued Wednesday. After Hardman caught the game-winning touchdown from Patrick Mahomes in overtime of the Super Bowl, Hardman received personal congrats and a hug from Taylor Swift, had too much adrenaline to sleep yet as of Tuesday, got the Super Bowl game ball, and is now living his best life with a Chiefs flag and Bud Light chain at the parade.

Feb 14, 2024 - 1:14p ET

Bear on the loose!

The Chiefs are bearing down on the fun at their parade, with one player tossing the head of a bear mascot on during the celebration.

Feb 14, 2024 - 12:49p ET

Free Willie!

Chiefs linebacker Willie Gay couldn't contain his excitement at Wednesday's parade, running down the street shirtless as he hyped up fans in Kansas City.

Feb 14, 2024 - 12:40p ET

Taking a bathroom break

K.C. Wolf, the Chiefs' mascot, took the opportunity to run to the bathroom when it saw a porta potty along the parade route.

Feb 14, 2024 - 12:31p ET

Don't forget that it's Valentine's Day!

Patrick Mahomes made sure to remember that the Chiefs' parade coincided with Valentine's Day. His wife, Brittany, shared that the three-time Super Bowl MVP gave her a rose prior to the start of Wednesday's parade.

Feb 14, 2024 - 12:30p ET

Chiefs fans showing out for the parade

Fans started gathering for Wednesday's parade on Tuesday night, setting up tents and chairs in downtown Kansas City before a massive crowd came together late Wednesday morning.

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