Kansas City's Fountains Sparkle for World Cup

0:00Kansas City's 48 public fountains just fired up for the season, splashing through mid-October. The city packs over 200 fountains total, earning its nickname as the City of Fountains. This timing lines up perfect ahead of World Cup crowds rolling in soon. The City of Fountains Foundation is launching guided bus tours in Spanish and French for locals and visitors alike. Even the royals jumped in with fresh uniforms, pulling inspiration from the sprays. Parks and rec folks are buzzing with excitement, calling it an annual highlight that welcomes warmer days and the historic soccer buzz this year. These fountains trace back to simple watering spots for people and animals way back when. The maintenance team logs hundreds of hours yearly to keep everything pumping smooth. They'll stay lit until mid-October, giving the city that fresh glow right as the world's eyes turn here. Local news, powered by AI. This is Kansas News Today. I'm Corey with The Story.