Downtown KCK holiday lighting ceremony this evening

Mayor Mark Holland’s Downtown Kansas City, Kan., Holiday Lighting Ceremony will be held from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, just outside City Hall, 701 N. 7th St., Kansas City, Kan.

The lighting will be at 7:15 p.m.

Events include the tree lighting, holiday movies, crafts for children, and performances by choirs, bands and dance groups.

Santa and Mrs. Claus will meet with children inside the lobby area of City Hall, and free holiday movies will be shown in the lobby area. Food vendors will be selling food and refreshments.

Admission is free; concessions are available for purchase.