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It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! From mid-November to mid-December all across the Kansas City metro, switches are flipped, and the city is decked out in holiday splendor!
This is the 2014 guide. Click here for the 2017 Lighting Ceremonies Guide.
Note: We make every effort to ensure the accuracy of this information. However, you should always call ahead to confirm dates, times, location and other information, especially with the possibility of weather impacts.
Overland Park Mayor's Christmas Tree Lighting: Nov. 21, 5:30-7:30, Historic Overland Park clock tower, 7315 W. 79th, Overland Park, KS. Each year, Mayor Carl Gerlach chooses a charity to support and presents them with a check at the ceremony. Along with the check presentation, there are carolers, dancers, bell ringers and treats for everyone.
Lee’s Summit Mayor's Tree Lighting: Nov. 21, 6:30-9:00, Downtown Lee's Summit Main Street. Join the mayor of Lee’s Summit as he lights the downtown district. Free hot chocolate and cookies, choir performances, a visit from Santa, Mrs. Claus and their elves, and much more will get you in the holiday spirit. Participate in the Merry & Bright: Wrap Yourself in Lights Contest, visit with Santa, then shop participating businesses open late and eat at downtown restaurants.
Parkville’s 22nd Annual Light Up the Night: Nov. 21, 6:00-9:00, Pocket Park on Main Street, Parkville. Enjoy live entertainment, including Park Hill School District children’s choir, fun things to see and do, delicious dining and treats, plus our famous holiday fireworks.
Holiday Lighting Ceremony at Union Station: Nov. 22 5:00, 30 W. Pershing, Kansas City, MO. Festive entertainment will keep guests occupied until the halls and trees are lit at 6:00. Then, from 6:00 to 8:00, the Mini Holiday Express Train offers free rides that night for all small children. Through the rest of the holiday season, Mini Holiday Express Train rides are free to members but cost $5/ride for non-members.
10th Annual Legendary Tree Lighting Ceremony: Nov. 22 6:00, Legends Outlets. Centered around its 45-foot holiday tree, the ceremony will feature prize giveaways and an extraordinary display of synchronized lights that will serve as the backdrop for local musicians playing holiday music. The musicians will perform from 6 – 7:30 p.m., and the countdown to the tree lighting will take place at 7:45 p.m. In celebration of the 10th anniversary, Legends Outlets will distribute electronic candles to attendees, and the local musicians will lead community Christmas carols.
Northern Lights Holiday Lighting Ceremony: Nov. 22, 6:00, Zona Rosa Town Square, I-29 & Barry Rd., Kansas City, MO. Zona Rosa will once again kick off the holiday season with a special lighting ceremony to spotlight the large crowns hung above the streets, as well as the featured 50-foot Christmas tree in Town Square. The community is invited to the free program, including the official arrival of the holiday Fairy Princess, Santa Claus & Mrs. Claus!
Christmas in the Sky: Nov. 26, 5:00-9:00, Longview Lake Park, I-470 to View High Drive, Kansas City, MO. Jackson County Parks and Rec and 99.7 The Point kick off your holiday season and the opening of Christmas in the Park, with Christmas in the Sky. This magical evening showcases holiday entertainment and an amazing fireworks display, synchronized to your favorite holiday music and simulcast on 99.7 The Point.
85th Annual Plaza Lighting Ceremony: Nov. 27, 5:00-8:00, Country Club Plaza, 47th & Wyandotte, Kansas City , MO. Live music, the flip of the Plaza Lights switch, and fireworks! The KCP&L Plaza Lights shine daily from 5:00 to 3:00, Thanksgiving through mid-January.
Kansas City Mayor's Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony: Nov. 28, 5:30-9:00, Crown Center Square, 2450 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, MO. The 100-foot-tall mayor's Christmas tree, one of the nation's tallest, is the centerpiece for an illuminating holiday celebration. Mayor Sly James and a guest will flip the switch to light the tree. The tree is a symbol of the Mayor's Christmas Tree Fund, dedicated to assisting the city's less fortunate.
Tip: Catch more lighting ceremonies in early December! Visit the Calendar on KCParent.com for info.