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KANSAS CITY EVENTS
Events held in Kansas City unless indicated otherwise.
DECEMBER
Kansas City Ballet presents: "The Nutcracker"
Kansas City Ballet's production of The Nutcracker returns for another magical encore and guarantees to warm the hearts of families near and far; The Music Hall; http://www.visitkc.com
Kansas City Southern's Holiday Express
Visit with Santa and friends on a magically decorated six-car train featuring more than 10,000 holiday lights; Union Station; http://www.visitkc.com
The Magic of Christmas with the Kansas City Symphony
Bring the entire family and enjoy one of Kansas City's favorite holiday traditions featuring timeless Christmas carols, popular holiday favorites and an appearance by Santa Claus himself; Lyric Theatre; http://www.visitkc.com
Mayor's Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Featuring 100 foot tall Christmas tree illuminated with 7,200 white lights; Crown Center Square; http://www.crowncenter.com
Kwanzaa
Celebration of African American tradition; Kansas City; http://www.soulofamerica.com/index.php?soulful_events
Events held in Kansas City unless indicated otherwise.
JANUARY
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
Celebration of the great civil rights leader's life; Kansas City; http://www.king-raleigh.org/natlevent/body.cfm
FEBRUARY
Black History Month
Celebration of African American history featuring music, lectures, exhibits; Kansas City; http://www.visitkc.com
Jammin' at the Gem
2/09; Annual Jazz performances; Gem Theater; http://www.visitkc.com
Spirit of Uganda
2/09; Celebrating East African culture through songs, dance, drums and native musical instrument; The Carlsen Center, Overland Park, KS; http://www.visitkc.com
Mardi Gras Festival and Parade
Downtown St. Joseph, MO; http://www.visitkc.com
JUNE
Rhythm & Ribs Jazz and Blues Festival
TBD; Featuring several musical genres including Jazz, Blues, Latin Jazz, Rhythm & Blues; 18th & Vine Jazz District; http://www.visitkc.com
Juneteenth Celebration
Celebration of African American culture; St. Joseph, MO; http://www.juneteenth.com
Coleman Hawkins Jazz Festival
St. Joseph, MO; http://www.visitkc.com
JULY
The Woodlands; http://www.visitkc.com
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