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'King of Valentine's Day' surprises wife with candy store experience

Lonnie Anderson continued his 30-year tradition of unique Valentine's gifts by creating a candy store day for his wife, partnering with a store supporting people with disabilities.

  • On Feb 13, 2026, Lonnie Anderson rented the Bluebird Candy Factory so his wife Anne could have a candy store for the day, as a Valentine’s Day surprise.
  • Explaining his approach, Anderson said `he stages the gestures to remind his wife how great she is and to spread love,` involving community helpers.
  • Inside the shop, Anderson teamed up with a friend who owns an art store that supports people with disabilities to create giant jelly-bean hearts.
  • Local reports calling him the 'King of Valentine's Day' noted Anderson said some stunts cost about the same as dinner and flowers.
  • With a three-decade history, Anderson has staged unique gifts like a full-size carousel and a 30-foot bouquet, all to spread love and remind his wife how great she is.
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'King of Valentine's Day' surprises wife with candy store experience

For more than 30 years, Lonnie Anderson, known in his community as the "King of Valentine's Day," has dreamed up one-of-a-kind Valentine's gifts.

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KOAT broke the news in Albuquerque, United States on Friday, February 13, 2026.
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