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LOVE sculpture to return in time for Valentine's Day

There are tentative plans for it to pass a few iconic Philadelphia locations on a flatbed truck en route to JFK Plaza.

JFK Plaza, more commonly known as LOVE Park in February 2011 before rennovations started.
JFK Plaza, more commonly known as LOVE Park in February 2011 before rennovations started.Read moreCharles Fox

After a year away, the LOVE sculpture will come home in time for Valentine's Day.

The iconic Robert Indiana piece was removed a year ago for a new paint job while JFK Plaza underwent major renovations. The face-lift also gave the city an opportunity to correct a mistake it discovered it had made 30 years ago — the sculpture had been painted the wrong color.

City spokeswoman Ajeenah Amir said the sculpture should return on Tuesday Feb. 13. There are tentative plans for it to pass a few iconic Philadelphia locations on a flatbed truck en route to JFK Plaza and welcome back festivities at the park.

Amir said more details will be released next week.