Twyla Zone stands atop a float on Main Street as Pride Fest ’99 begins with a parade in downtown Kansas City, Missouri. Hundreds gathered to watch the parade, and a festival later in the day that ...

Plan your Independence Day now! Check out special events below on both sides of the state line. Want to shoot off fireworks ...

This is a very accessible way to be a part of the artistic experience," said actor Phillip Shinn. "So much of life can be ...

Kansas City is buzzing with exciting Juneteenth celebrations, attracting thousands of participants despite the sweltering ...

Friends Felecia Warden, 17, of Kansas City, Ethen Galvin (center, with flag) of Kansas City, Kansas, and Trevor Doyal of Kansas City walk through the Power & Light District in 2012 during the 34th ...

Missouri brewers celebrate Craft Beer Month with collaborations, highlighting the $1.2 billion economic impact and 8,000 jobs in the state.

A man and his vision, driven by a deep personal duty to ensure Black history was remembered, preserved and celebrated. Juneteenth in Kansas City is what it is because of Horace Peterson, III.

Explore 50 years of Kansas City Pridefest with photos from The Star’s archive. Discover the history, growth, and celebrations of LGBTQ Pride in Theis Park.

With just a year to go until Kansas City hosts the premier international soccer tournament, preparations are ramping up for what promises to be one of the most significant events in the city’s history ...