The Branson community has a family-friendly tailgate coming up, according to a Branson, Missouri government press release.
The Red Wednesday event is October 11 at the Branson Ferris Wheel in advance of the Kansas City Chiefs home Thursday Football Contest with the Denver Broncos. The event is the first of many planned in the region celebrating the Branson/Lakes Area as the Official Vacation Destination of the Kansas City Chiefs.
An interview with Jonas Arjes and Kirk Elmquist about the upcoming event can be seen on The Upside and MY 100.1 Facebook Pages with the full release from the city of Branson below:
Calling Chiefs Kingdom for #RedWednesday, October 11, 2023! The Branson Lakes Area is invited to the first Community Tailgate Party to celebrate Branson as the Official Vacation Destination of the Super Bowl Champion Kansas City Chiefs. The family-friendly dance, radio party and pep rally will be on Red Wednesday, October 11, 2023, from 5-8 p.m. at the Branson Ferris Wheel, located at 3335 W. 76 Country Boulevard, right in the heart of the City’s Entertainment District. All are invited to come with friends and family to help turn the town ‘Chiefs Red’ with live music provided by the popular band, The Rosy Hips, dancing, concessions -- and a BIG Branson Ferris Wheel surprise after sundown, with the skies lighting up in Chiefs red & gold.
The ‘Branson Ferris Wheel Family-Friendly Tailgate’ is in conjunction with OzarksDynacom Radio of Branson. The radio group consists of 5 radio stations, Digital and Sports groups and a Podcast Network. Key stations supporting this event are Legends 106.3 KRZK and MY 100.1 KOMC.
Partygoers are encouraged to wear red, and dancing shoes to twirl & spin with The Rosy Hips – a ‘six-piece groove band on a mission to move!’ The high-energy band covers Contemporary/Classic Pop, Rock, Country and dance hits. Andy’s Frozen Custard will be providing free mini #87 Concretes to attendees. The event is free to the public and family friendly. (No alcohol allowed.)
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