Happy Fountain Day, KC! Kansas City's fountains are now back on for the season, including the Henry Wollman Bloch Fountain here at Union Station. And to celebrate, tonight Union Station is lit in the red and blue colors of the Kansas City flag. Photo by Kent Auf Der Heide.

Tonight, Union Station shines in blue, white and gold for the next generation of Royals baseball and its historic return to the heart of our community. The restoration and reopening of Union Station 25 years ago, made possible by the shared commitment of citizens on both sides of the state line, marked a turning point for our city. Since then, our downtown has been reimagined and revitalized, earning recognition across the nation and beyond. We are vital and vibrant and ready for the next big step... downtown baseball.  This is a truly generational opportunity rooted in both history and hope. Long before today, baseball teams and ballparks (some now remembered only in name) laid the foundation for baseball in our historic core. Included are the Unions at Athletic Park in 1884. The Kansas City Cowboys at League Park in 1886. The Royal Giants at Shelley Park in 1910. The Packers at Gordon & Koppel Field beginning in 1913. The Kansas City Blues at Association Park in the early 1920s, before moving in 1923, along with the Monarchs, to what would eventually be called Municipal Stadium.  In 1955, the Athletics started playing in a nearly entirely rebuilt Municipal Stadium, followed by the Royals in 1969, before their move to Royals Stadium in 1973. So, we look ahead with clarity and optimism and are listening carefully for the details of downtown baseball to be shared. And while that process plays out, we’re excited about the opportunity to bring baseball’s legends, legacy, and love back to the place where it all began. It’s time to welcome downtown baseball home once again, for all of Kansas City.

Remembering with gratitude all who served and sacrificed.

Happy Mother's Day! We look forward to welcoming the many moms visiting Union Station today, whether enjoying a special brunch or spending time with the family at one of our award-winning attractions. Thank you for making us part of your special day. Photo by Roy Inman

Hollywood legend Jean Harlow (on the right), visiting Union Station with her mother and grandmother. Born in Kansas City in 1911, Jean always considered the city her hometown and frequently returned to visit.

Tonight, we feature a special lighting in shades of @SportingKC blue in celebration of this evening's season home opener at Children's Mercy Park. Let's go Sporting! File photo by Kent Auf Der Heide