The Jack Snaps write and perform positive, pro-social, psycho-educational music for kids. Children are encouraged to get up and move fast to songs like “Listen to Your Mama” and “The Superman Waltz.” Rockin’ Rob offers interactive, educational entertainment for kids and families, and The Tudon Boyz are a rock band made up of teenage brothers from Kansas City, Kan., who play rock, Christian and acoustic music.

Local musicians volunteer their time and talent for Music in the Park, which takes place from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Fridays from Memorial Day to Labor Day, in Howard Station Park. Guests are encouraged to listen to music, walk around Downtown Lee’s Summit and
visit downtown shops and restaurants. Plenty of shade offers a cool way to enjoy a variety of musical genres, including folk, Celtic, blues, jazz, alternative rock, classic rock and pop. This year’s line-up includes returning seasoned bands, as well as solo artists just starting their careers.

The Lee’s Summit Parks & Recreation Summer Concerts also take place during the summer at the City Hall Plaza, helping to ensure free Friday night concerts in Downtown Lee’s Summit all summer long. Be sure to check out Rock the Green on June 15, Jamaican Jam on July 20 and the Blues & Jazz Fest on Aug. 3. For more information, contact Lee’s Summit Parks & Recreation at 816-969-1500 or e-mail lspr@cityofls.net.

Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street is a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation and revitalization of Downtown Lee’s Summit. For more information about Music in the Park, including a complete season schedule, visit www.downtownls.org/music-in-the-park or call 816-246-6598.
 

“We congratulate this year’s nationally accredited Main Street programs for meeting our established performance standards,” said Doug Loescher, director of the National Trust Main Street Center. “Accredited Main Street programs are meeting the challenges of the recession head on and are successfully using a focused, comprehensive revitalization strategy to keep their communities vibrant and sustainable.”

The organization’s performance is annually evaluated by Missouri Main Street Connection, which works in partnership with the National Trust Main Street Center to identify the local programs that meet 10 performance standards. These standards set the benchmarks for measuring an individual Main Street program’s application of the Main Street Four-Point Approach to commercial district revitalization. Evaluation criteria determines the communities that are building comprehensive and sustainable revitalization efforts and include standards such as developing a mission, fostering strong public-private partnerships, securing an operating budget, tracking economic progress, and preserving historic buildings.

For more information about the national program accreditation program, visit http://www.preservationnation.org/main-street/about-main-street/the-programs/national-programs.html.

“Receiving accreditation from the National Trust validates the many efforts of Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street and its volunteers in revitalizing Downtown Lee’s Summit and preserving its history,” said Trisha Drape, executive director of Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street.

Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street is a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation and revitalization of Downtown Lee’s Summit, Mo. Downtown Lee’s Summit is a multiple state and national award-winner for excellence in downtown revitalization, including the 2010 Great American Main Street Award, which the National Trust Main Street Center gives to only five communities across the nation every year.

The National Trust for Historic Preservation, a privately funded nonprofit organization, works to save America’s historic places to enrich our future. www.PreservationNation.org. Established in 1980, the National Trust Main Street Center helps communities of all sizes revitalize their older and historic commercial districts. Working in more than 2,200 downtowns and urban neighborhoods over the last 30 years, the Main Street program has leveraged more than $53.6 billion in new public and private investment.  Participating communities have created 448,835 net new jobs and 104,961 net new businesses, and rehabilitated more than 229,164 buildings, leveraging an average of $18 in new investment for every dollar spent on their Main Street district revitalization efforts.
 

The first 100 children at the Spring Celebration will have the opportunity to plant and decorate pots. Larry Garrett and Duane Woner will play live music, chair massages will be available, KC Poppers Kettle Corn will be on-site and the popular Kansas City mobile organic eatery, The Good You, also will be at the market.

“Fresh produce, a congenial atmosphere and friendly vendors are just a few reasons why the Downtown Lee’s Summit Farmers Market has such a loyal customer following and also was rated Missouri’s top Farmers Market in 2011,“ said Stacy Brandt, Events and Marketing coordinator for Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street and manager of the Downtown Lee’s Summit Farmers Market.

“The Spring Celebration is a time for our farmers and growers to say thank you to their loyal market customers, as well as a time to introduce new customers to our great market,“ she said.

Vendors will have in-season produce and plants available for purchase, such as salad greens, onions and radishes. Jams, jellies, baked goods, meat, eggs and a variety of handmade crafts also will be available. 

The Downtown Lee’s Summit Farmers Market is open from 7 a.m. to sell-out Wednesdays and Saturdays now until Nov. 24, at the corner of Second and Douglas streets in Downtown Lee’s Summit. The Market is hosted by Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street, a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to the revitalization and historic preservation of Downtown Lee’s Summit, and is sponsored by Bank of Lee’s Summit, Saint Luke’s East Hospital and Summit East Plaza Apartments. For more information, visit www.downtownls.org or call 816-246-6598.
 

Stacy Brandt, Events and Marketing coordinator for Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street and coordinator of the Farmers Market, said the market is nearly full. “Our Saturday market is completely sold out with a waiting list for vendors, and our Wednesday market is filling up fast. We have a great variety of vendors this year.”

In 2011, the Downtown Lee’s Summit Farmers Market was named the top Farmers Market in Missouri in the America’s Favorite Farmers Market Contest by the American Farmland Trust. The Downtown Lee’s Summit Farmers Market also was named the No. 7 market in the nation in the medium-market category.

Save the date for the Spring Farmers Market Celebration, which is set for Saturday, May 12, and will include live entertainment, activities for kids, food vendors and more. Also be sure to find the Downtown Lee’s Summit Farmers Market on Facebook.

The Downtown Lee’s Summit Farmers Market is hosted by Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street, a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to the revitalization of Downtown Lee’s Summit, and is sponsored by Bank of Lee’s Summit and Saint Luke’s East-Lee’s Summit.  For more information, visit www.downtownls.org or call 816-246-6598.

Kids and parents should meet at 9:45 a.m. at City Hall Plaza, 220 S.E. Green St. At 10 a.m., the Easter Bunny will lead a parade up Third Street to Howard Station Park on S.E. Main St. Be sure to bring your camera for pictures with the Easter Bunny, and hop around to all the participating downtown stores for free candy until noon, while supplies last.

Bring a decorated bonnet or hat for the Easter hat contest at 10:30 a.m. in Howard Station Park. Awards will be given in several age categories. New to this year’s festivities, participants can take part in Bunny Hop dance lessons at 11:15 a.m. in Howard Station Park, provided by Heart of America Dance Centre.

Guests also are encouraged to visit the Downtown Lee’s Summit Farmers Market, opening for the season the same day at 7 a.m. at the corner of Second and Douglas streets. Convenient parking for both the Bunny Hop and the Farmers Market is located in the parking garage at the corner of Second and Green streets.

The Bunny Hop is brought to you by the Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street Promotions Committee and is sponsored by Marian’s Kids. Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street is a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to the revitalization of Downtown Lee’s Summit. For more information, visit www.downtownls.org or call 816-246-6598.

Thousands of spectators and more than 1,100 parade participants, along with picture-perfect parade weather on Saturday, helped make this year’s Emerald Isle Parade in Downtown Lee’s Summit the largest ever.

“Bits O’ Blarney” was this year’s parade theme, and entries interpreted the theme in a variety of creative and fun ways. Five participants were awarded trophies: Henry’s Antiques – St. Patrick’s Award (Best Use of Theme); Rotary Clubs of Lee’s Summit – Best Float; Marian’s Kids – Best Marching Unit; Kutumba (KC Drum Tribe) – Best Musical Entry; and Coldwater – Most Unique. Parade judges included Dr. Fred Grogan, president of MCC-Longview; Father Tom Holder of Our Lady of the Presentation Catholic Church; Pat O’Neill of O’Neill Communications; and Mrs. Missouri America Tina York of Lee’s Summit.

New activities were added before and after this year’s parade. Nearly 150 people began the day with a Traditional Irish Breakfast at Mingle, and approximately 100 children participated in the Bits O’ Gold Coin Hunt in City Hall Plaza. The Bank of Lee’s Summit balloon release signified the parade’s entrance into the heart of Downtown Lee’s Summit, and the Irish band DogTree performed after the parade in Howard Station Park.

This year’s Grand Marshal was Steve Tominia, former board president of Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street and owner of Cameron’s Home Furnishings. The parade chairman was Chuck Denton, owner of Doherty & Sullivan’s Irish Goods. Parade sponsors were Bank of Lee’s Summit and the Lee’s Summit Journal.

The Emerald Isle Parade, which takes place the Saturday before St. Patrick’s Day, is presented by Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street Inc., a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to the revitalization of Downtown Lee’s Summit. For more information, visit www.downtownls.org or call 816-246-6598.
 

This year’s parade starts at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 10, beginning at Lee’s Summit High School, picking up on Green Street, where it heads north to Third Street, then turns west toward the Judge’s Stand, then north onto S.E. Main Street.

The festivities, however, get under way well in advance of the parade. This year, a Traditional Irish Breakfast starts the day off from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Mingle, 209 S.E. Main St., and the Bits O’ Gold Coin Hunt for ages 8 and younger begins at 10:30 a.m. in the City Hall Plaza, 220 S.E. Green St.

Then, at noon, a few Downtown businesses are taking part in another new tradition: golf cart parade entries. Those businesses that have reserved a golf cart have only from noon to 1 p.m. to quickly decorate their golf carts to get into the Irish spirit. Watch for these new additions in the parade route.

Around 1 p.m., watch for the Bank of Lee’s Summit balloon release, which signals the parade is nearing Downtown Lee’s Summit.

After the parade, DogTree, a favorite Irish band, will perform from 2 to 3 p.m. in Howard Station Park, at the corner of Third and S.E. Main streets. Also at 2 p.m., the Downtown Lee’s Summit bars and restaurants will again host the Emerald Isle Pub Crawl.

Chuck Denton, owner of Doherty & Sullivan’s Irish Goods in Downtown Lee’s Summit and chairman of the Emerald Isle Parade Committee, said he hopes people will spend the entire day in Downtown Lee’s Summit.

“We always have great crowds, which shows that people want to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day right here in Lee’s Summit,” Denton said. “This year, we hope people come not only for the parade, but also to enjoy the new festivities and the wonderful variety of shops and restaurants our downtown has to offer.”

This year’s parade theme, “Bits O’ Blarney,” is meant to be playful and open to interpretation. Blarney can refer to several things: the town in Ireland, the castle, and the famed stone on which visitors partake in the ritual of kissing it for the gift of eloquence. The word also can be playfully used when someone expresses flattery or talks a lot.

This year’s grand marshal is Steve Tominia, former Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street board president and owner of Cameron’s Home Furnishings. He is being recognized for his years of distinguished service to the downtown community. Tominia was Downtown Lee’s Summit’s biggest cheerleader through construction and streetscape improvements from 2006 to 2008. He continues to be an advocate for the revitalization of Downtown Lee’s Summit, as well as downtowns everywhere. Lee’s Summit Mayor Randy Rhoads also will be at the head of the parade.

Parade judges include Dr. Fred Grogan, president of MCC-Longview; Father Tom Holder of Our Lady of the Presentation Catholic Church; Karen Messerli, former mayor of Lee’s Summit; Pat O’Neill of O’Neill Communications; and Mrs. Missouri America Tina York of Lee’s Summit.

The Emerald Isle Parade is presented by Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street (DLSMS), and is sponsored by the Bank of Lee’s Summit and the Lee’s Summit Journal. DLSMS is a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to the revitalization of Downtown Lee’s Summit. For more information, visit www.downtownls.org or call 816-246-6598.
 

Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street is hosting its annual Spring Open House: Bada Bing…It’s Spring from Friday through Sunday, March 2-4, during regular business hours of participating stores. Downtown businesses will dress up their stores for spring and unveil their new spring merchandise. During the event, customers also are invited to visit each participating store to enter to win a $100 Downtown Lee’s Summit shopping spree.

New this year are several spring-themed classes set for Saturday, March 3. Classes are free and advance registration is not necessary.

11:00 a.m.  Spinach & Sundried Tomato Torta for that Spring Fling
A Thyme for Everything: 229B S.E. Main St.

11:00 a.m.  Free Kindermusik Demonstration
Shining Light Music: 129 S.E. Third St.

12:00 p.m.  Springtime Scrapbook Layout
Scrapbook Boutique: 100 S.E. Third St.

12:00 p.m.*  Money Management: A Woman’s Perspective Identifying Issues & Opportunities (*Also offered at 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.)
Nedra E. Mitchell, CFP, Waddell & Reed Financial Advisors:
305 S.W. Market St., Suite 2

1:00 p.m.  Spring Spruce-Up
Cameron’s Home Furnishings: 26 S.E. Third St.

2:00 p.m.  Live in the Air You Love with Lampe Berger
The Living Stone: 231 S.E. Main St.

3:00 pm  A Simple One-Bowl Recipe that Everyone has been Clammering For
Henry’s Antiques & Tea Room: 401 S.E. Douglas St.

The Spring Open House is hosted by the Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street (DLSMS) Promotions Committee. DLSMS is a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to the revitalization of Downtown Lee’s Summit. For more information, visit www.downtownls.org or call 816-246-6598.

In addition to the parade, new festivities this year include a Traditional Irish Breakfast from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. hosted at Mingle, 209 S.E. Main St., and a Gold Coin Hunt for ages 8 and younger at 10:30 a.m. in the City Hall Plaza, 220 S.E. Green St. The downtown bars and restaurants will again host an Emerald Isle Pub Crawl immediately following the parade. Tickets for the Irish Breakfast can be purchased in advance by calling the DLSMS office at 816-246-6598. Tickets are $10 for adults; $5 for ages 10 and younger. Tickets at the door are $12; $7 for ages 10 and younger.

This year’s parade theme, “Bits O’ Blarney,” is meant to be playful and open to interpretation. Blarney can refer to several things: the town in Ireland, the castle, and the famed stone on which visitors partake in the ritual of kissing it for the gift of eloquence. The word also can be playfully used when someone expresses flattery or talks a lot. Businesses and families are encouraged to decorate their entries and floats for St. Patrick’s Day while also interpreting the parade theme.

Application fees are $30 for nonprofit and family entries, or $75 for commercial, political, small business and other entries. The fees for marching bands, color guards and pipers are waived. Rules and application forms for parade entry can be found at www.downtownls.org/parade or by calling 816-246-6598. The application deadline is Feb. 24, 2012.

This year’s grand marshal is Steve Tominia, former Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street board president and owner of Cameron’s Home Furnishings. He is being recognized for his years of distinguished service to the downtown community. Tominia was Downtown Lee’s Summit’s biggest cheerleader through construction and streetscape improvements from 2006 to 2008. He continues to be an advocate for the revitalization of Downtown Lee’s Summit, as well as downtowns everywhere.

Chuck Denton, owner of Doherty & Sullivan’s Irish Goods in Downtown Lee’s Summit and chairman of the Emerald Isle Parade Committee, said he hopes people will spend the entire day in Downtown Lee’s Summit. 

“We always have great crowds, which shows that people want to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day right here in Lee’s Summit,” he said. “This year, we hope people come not only for the parade, but also to enjoy the new festivities and the wonderful variety of shops and restaurants our downtown has to offer.”

The parade is presented by Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street, and is sponsored by the Bank of Lee’s Summit and the Lee’s Summit Journal. DLSMS is a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to the revitalization of Downtown Lee’s Summit. For more information, visit www.downtownls.org or call 816-246-6598.
 

NAME OF EVENT: Chocolate Crawl

Date(s) and year of Event: February 4, 2012

Time(s) of Event: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Description: Enjoy free chocolate treats while shopping in Downtown Lee’s Summit. Follow the balloons throughout downtown to shops where delicious chocolate treats will be handed out to get you in the mood for Valentine’s Day.

Event Location: Downtown Lee’s Summit

Phone # (to be published): 816-246-6598

Website: www.downtownls.org

Admission Cost: FREE                                                                                                                   

NAME OF EVENT: Spring Open House

Date(s) and year of Event: March 2 – 4, 2012

Time(s) of Event: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Friday & Saturday; noon – 4 p.m., Sunday

Description:  Get excited for spring by shopping in Downtown Lee’s Summit. Merchants will introduce new items for spring 2012.  Customers also can enter to win a $100 downtown shopping spree.

Event Location: Downtown Lee’s Summit

Phone # (to be published): 816-246-6598

Website: www.downtownls.org

Admission Cost: FREE

NAME OF EVENT: Emerald Isle St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Date(s) and year of Event: March 10, 2012

Time(s) of Event: 1 p.m.

Description: Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by enjoying this Annual parade featuring floats, walking groups, Irish dancers and more. Put on your green and join in the fun. Pub crawl to follow organized by downtown bars & restaurants.

Event Location: Downtown Lee’s Summit; parade heads north on Green Street, west on Third Street and then north on S.E. Main.

Phone # (to be published): 816-246-6598

Website: www.downtownls.org

Admission Cost: FREE

NAME OF EVENT: Downtown Bunny Hop

Date(s) and year of Event: April 7, 2012

Time(s) of Event: 10 a.m. – noon

Description: Kids are invited to join the Easter Bunny in a parade from City Hall Plaza to Howard Station Park. After the parade, kids can visit with the Easter Bunny and go from store to store receiving free candy.

Event Location: Downtown Lee’s Summit

Phone # (to be published): 816-246-6598

Website: www.downtownls.org

Admission Cost: FREE

NAME OF EVENT: Downtown Lee’s Summit Farmers Market

Date(s) and year of Event: April 7 – November 24, 2012

Time(s) of Event: 7a.m. – sell out

Description: The Downtown Lee’s Summit Farmers Market is open from 7 a.m. to sell-out Wednesdays and Saturdays. Shoppers can purchase a variety of fresh produce, plants, meat, baked goods and more.

Event Location: Corner of Second and Douglas streets in Downtown Lee’s Summit

Phone # (to be published): 816-246-6598

Website: www.downtownls.org

Admission Cost:  FREE

NAME OF EVENT:  Downtown Loft Tour

Date(s) and year of Event:  Saturday, April 28

Time(s) of Event:  4 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Description:  Four second-floor spaces will be showcased during the Downtown Loft Tour, which is open to the public. A $10 donation is requested. The purpose of the tour is to encourage investment in Downtown Lee’s Summit. While second-floor spaces in historic buildings often are under-utilized, the spaces showcased on the tour are exemplary examples of how second-floor spaces can be transformed into modern offices, office suites and living spaces with character, all within a central business district. The $10 donation can be paid in advance or at the reception, which takes place before the beginning of the tour. Space on the tour is limited; advanced registration is required. To RSVP, send emails to events@downtownls.org or call 816-246-6598.

Event Location: Downtown Lee’s Summit

Phone # (to be published): 816-246-6598

Website: www.downtownls.org

Admission Cost:  $10 donation

NAME OF EVENT:  Music in the Park

Date(s) and year of Event:  Friday nights from May 25 – August 31, 2012

Time(s) of Event:  6:30 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Description:  Enjoy free Friday night concerts featuring a variety of musical genres from Memorial Day to Labor Day in Howard Station Park. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating.

Event Location: Howard Station Park

Address: Corner of Third and S.E. Main streets in Downtown Lee’s Summit

Phone # (to be published): 816-246-6598

Website: www.downtownls.org

Admission Cost:  FREE

NAME OF EVENT: Downtown Days…Streets Alive! Festival

Date(s) and year of Event: June 1 – 3, 2012

Time(s) of Event: Noon – 10 p.m., Friday; 10 a.m. – 10 p.m., Saturday; 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Sunday

Description: Downtown Days is a family-friendly festival featuring live entertainment, arts & crafts, a carnival, KCBS sanctioned BBQ contest, street performers, delicious food and much more.

Event Location: Downtown Lee’s Summit

Phone # (to be published): 816-246-6598

Website: www.LeesSummitDowntownDays.com

Admission Cost:  FREE

NAME OF EVENT: Ladies Night Out

Date(s) and year of Event: June 7, 2012

Time(s) of Event: 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Description: A ladies shopping night filled with great discounts, games, food, and drinks.

 Event Location: Downtown Lee’s Summit

Phone # (to be published): 816-554-9190  

Website: www.downtownls.org

Admission Cost:  FREE

NAME OF EVENT: Sidewalk Sale

Date(s) and year of Event: July 21, 2012

Time(s) of Event: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m

Description: Participating downtown businesses will offer quality items at low prices. Take advantage of these great summer savings and see all that downtown merchants have to offer.

Event Location: Downtown Lee’s Summit

Phone # (to be published): 816-246-6598

Website: www.downtownls.org

Admission Cost:  FREE

NAME OF EVENT: Fall Open House

Date(s) and year of Event: August 24 – 26, 2012

Time(s) of Event: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Friday and Saturday; noon – 4 p.m., Sunday

Description: Come downtown and shop all new fall merchandise. Stock up on the latest trends in clothing, home décor, jewelry and much more. Shoppers can also enter to win a $100 downtown shopping spree.

Event Location: Downtown Lee’s Summit

Phone # (to be published):  (816) 246 – 6598

Website: www.downtownls.org

Admission Cost:  FREE

NAME OF EVENT: Piccadilly Gala

Date(s) and year of Event: September 20, 2012 

Time(s) of Event: 6 p.m.

Description: Piccadilly Gala is an annual ladies night out auction and benefit for Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street. This event is for 450 women and features an upscale catered dinner, silent auction and the one-of-a-kind Piccadilly auction.

Event Location: The Pavilion at John Knox Village Address: 520 N.W. Murray Road

Phone # (to be published): 816-246-6598

Website: www.downtownls.org

Admission Cost:  $50

NAME OF EVENT: Sneak Peek Holiday Open House

Date(s) and year of Event: October 12 – 14, 2012

Time(s) of Event: TBD

Description:  Get a jumpstart on your holiday shopping and decorating. Check out all the merchants of Downtown Lee’s Summit have to offer for the holidays. Shop early and enjoy a stress-free holiday season.

Event Location: Downtown Lee’s Summit

Phone # (to be published): 816-554-9190

Website: www.downtownls.org

Admission Cost:  FREE

NAME OF EVENT: Boos & Barks Halloween Parade

Date(s) and year of Event: October 27, 2012

Time(s) of Event: 10 a.m. – noon

Description: Children and small dogs (under 20 lbs.) are invited to wear costumes and join in the parade from City Hall Plaza to Howard Station Park.  After the parade, children are welcome to trick-or-treat at participating downtown businesses.  Awards will be given out for the best costumes.

Event Location: Downtown Lee’s Summit

Phone # (to be published): 816-246-6598

Website: www.downtownls.org

Admission Cost:  FREE

NAME OF EVENT: Traditional Holiday Open House

Date(s) and year of Event: November 2 – 4, 2012

Time(s) of Event: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Friday and Saturday; noon – 4 p.m., Sunday

Description:  Enjoy classes taught by participating downtown merchants and experts while you shop for the holidays. Check out all the wonderful gift and decorating ideas Downtown Lee’s Summit has to offer.

Event Location: Downtown Lee’s Summit

Phone # (to be published): 816-246-6598

Website: www.downtownls.org

Admission Cost: FREE

NAME OF EVENT: Mayor’s Tree Lighting

Date(s) and year of Event: November 16, 2012

Time(s) of Event: 6:30 p.m.

Description: Join the Mayor of Lee’s Summit as he lights the downtown area with more than 100,000 sparkling lights.  Free hot chocolate, choir performances, a visit from Santa, Mrs. Claus and their elves and much more will get you in the holiday spirit. Visit with Santa, then shop participating businesses open late and eat at downtown restaurants.

Event Location: Howard Station Park

Address: Corner of Third and S.E. Main streets in Downtown Lee’s Summit

Phone # (to be published): 816-246-6598

Website: www.downtownls.org

Admission Cost:  FREE