One of oldest traditions in Kansas City is the Plaza Lighting Ceremony. Below is information about the ceremony. The information is taken from the official Plaza Lighting Ceremony website.
The 82nd Annual KCP&L Plaza Lighting CeremonyThanksgiving Night (November 24, 2011) on the Plaza
5:15pm: Pre-show Performances
6:00 - 7:00pm: KCP&L Plaza Lighting Ceremony
6:50pm: Flip of the switch by “Modern Family’s” Eric Stonestreet
Kansas City native and Emmy Award winning actor Eric Stonestreet, who currently stars as Cameron Tucker on ABC’s comedy series “Modern Family”, will be the honored guest at the Plaza Lighting Ceremony. Teaming up with Eric Thanksgiving evening will be KSHB-TV’s Chief Meteorologist Gary Lezak, along with his dog Stormy, to illuminate thousands of sparkling lights at the 82nd Annual KCP&L Plaza Lighting Ceremony. The ceremony is held on Thursday, November 24th, from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. on the Country Club Plaza.
The program begins at 6:00 p.m., with the flip of the switch at 6:50 p.m. by Stonestreet. Festivities will take place at the main stage in front of XXI Forever, at Nichols Road and Wyandotte on the Country Club Plaza. Fireworks displays begin immediately after the flip of the switch, above the main stage and atop The InterContinental Hotel. The ceremony wraps up at 7:00 p.m.
Incredible community performances will fill the ceremony from beginning to end. Choirs from KSHB-TV’s “Sounds of The Holiday” will kick-off the entertainment with holiday favorites. The Starlight Theater STARS of Tomorrow will also perform throughout the show. Along with them will be finalists from the KC Superstar singing competition, sponsored by the Jewish Community Center. All songs will be enhanced by the accompaniment of dancers from Jody Phillips Dance Company.
Kansas City Power & Light is pleased to bring such a beloved tradition to Kansas City for the twelfth year. KCP&L employee volunteers will be on hand to assist the Salvation Army Season of Giving. Listen for that familiar sound of jingling bells.
Follow the KCP&L Plaza Lights on Facebook and Twitter all season long to stay connected with Plaza Lighting Ceremony details, holiday trivia, contests and promotions. Facebook.com/KCPLPlazaLights or @KCPLPlazaLights.
KSHB-TV is the new broadcast partner for the lighting ceremony. KSHB-TV will broadcast live from the Plaza starting with the evening newscast at 4:30 p.m., with the full hour-long ceremony shown in its entirety from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
The KCP&L Plaza Lights shine daily from 5:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m., Thanksgiving through Sunday, January 15, 2012. All Plaza parking garages will be open and accessible for the lighting event.
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