Kansas City’s Brookside shopping district will “Light Up Brookside” to celebrate the holiday season this Thursday, December 1 at 6 p.m. with the annual tree lighting ceremony.
Everyone is invited to gather around the tree for light refreshments, drawings for gift certificates from Brookside businesses, music by The Holiday Trombones and St. Peter’s Children’s Choir, and enjoy the “stars of Brookside,” a collection of star ornaments provided by Border Star Montessori art classes.
Enjoy tours of Brookside led by The John Wornall House Museum staff from 5:30-6pm or 6:45-7:15pm, for a suggested donation of $5 to the museum. There will also be drawings for prizes donated from Brookside area merchants.
“The Brookside tree lighting is a charming and intimate neighborhood ceremony where many people walk to the area, mingle with their neighbors and enjoy the sounds of the neighborhood youth,” said Marti Lee, executive director for the Brookside Business Association. “This festive event brings together residents, Brookside merchants and visitors of all ages to celebrate the holiday season in our charming neighborhood.”
The ceremony will take place at the south end of the parking area behind Bank Midwest and James Hallmark, at 63rd Street and Brookside Plaza. After the ceremony, many continue their holiday shopping at one of the many locally-owned stores in Brookside.
About Brookside Business Association
Brookside, a charming neighborhood in the heart of Kansas City, was originally planned and built in 1920, becoming the city’s first suburban shopping area. Today, Brookside is home to more than 70 shops, restaurants and services, all unique and in keeping with the original neighborhood charm and architecture.
The Brookside Business Association is a voluntary organization whose purpose is to create and preserve a pleasant surrounding for conducting business in Brookside. Located between Wornall and Main Street from 62nd Terrace to Meyer Blvd., Brookside is only minutes from the Plaza, Leawood, South Kansas City and many other Kansas City attractions. Visit www.brooksidekc.org for more information.