Big 12 Basketball FanFest at Sprint Center, Kansas City; credit VisitKC
Kansas City 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
Annual Jazz performances; Gem Theater; http://www.visitkc.com
Mardi Gras Festival and Parade
Downtown St. Joseph, MO; http://www.visitkc.com
JUNE
Rhythm & Ribs Jazz and Blues Festival
Featuring several musical genres including Jazz, Blues, Latin Jazz, Rhythm & Blues; 18th & Vine 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
Independence Day Celebration
The Woodlands; http://www.visitkc.com
DECEMBER
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
Begins 12/26; annual 7-day celebration of African American culture in various venues around Kansas City; https://soulofamerica.com/events/kwanzaa-celebrations/
