The Mayor’s Christmas Tree in Kansas City will shine brightly on Crown Center Square from November 26, 2021 through January 3, 2022.
Photo by Kansas City Convention & Visitors Association
The annual Kansas City Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony is a FREE event held Friday, November 26. The program begins at 5:30 p.m.
Enjoy long-standing traditions that includes a performance by members of the Kansas City Chorale.Mayor Quinton Lucas and a special guest are on hand to flip the switch.
The ceremony will be broadcast on the Crown Center website and Facebook page.
The Mayor’s Christmas tree is made up of:
- 48,000+ LED lights
- 892 ball ornaments
- 100 snowflakes
- 300 bells (new this year!)
After the holidays, the wood from the Mayor’s Christmas Tree is made into commemorative ornaments, which are sold the following year to benefit the Mayor’s Christmas Tree Fund.
Crown Center Parking
Even if you don’t make it to Crown Center for the lighting ceremony, you may want to stop by at some point during the holiday season to see the tree in person.
Crown Center is located at 2450 Grand Boulevard in Kansas City, Missouri. Parking is available at 25th Street and Grand Blvd. Three hours of FREE parking is available with validation. Weekend parking is FREE, starting at 6 p.m. on Fridays.
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