Mayor's Christmas Tree Lighting Event

Mayor's Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

Join us on Crown Center Square, at 6:30pm on Friday, November 29th, to witness the illumination of one of the largest Christmas trees in the nation!

Be a part of this Kansas City spectacular with an all-new lighting event that you won’t want to miss! Combining new traditions with old, this Friday evening Mayor's Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony is a part of the Hallmark Christmas Experience.  

Crown Center President, Stacey Paine, welcomes Mayor Quinton Lucas and Hallmark Stars for the countdown to light the tree.  New Light Show and Fireworks to follow. 

New start time in 2024:  6:30pm 

FREE Admission. 

All season long as part of the Hallmark Christmas Experience, nightly tree lightings with light shows and special guests will take place on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Friday and Saturday:  6:30pm, 7:30pm, 8:30pm, 9:30pm

Sunday: 5:30pm

Crown Center has been home to the Mayor's Christmas Tree for more than 50 years. The tree is a symbol of the Mayor's Christmas Tree Fund, which is dedicated to assisting the people of Kansas City during the holiday season.

The Mayor’s Christmas Tree will shine brightly on Crown Center Square from November 29, 2024 through January 5, 2025.

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. Visit Crown Center Customer Service, Level 2 of the Crown Center Shops, to purchase your 2024 Mayor's Christmas Tree Ornament beginning November 29th.