Crowd enjoys Legends lighting ceremony

A crowd of possibly more than 1,000 people turned out in 50-degree weather for the 15th annual Legends Outlets lighting ceremony on Saturday night. (Photo by Mary Rupert)
The 45-foot holiday tree lighting was a highlight of the event Saturday night at The Legends Outlets. (Photo by Mary Rupert)
Santa Claus made an appearance at the holiday tree lighting event Saturday night at The Legends Outlets in Kansas City, Kansas. Taylor Hemness from KSHB-TV was one of the masters of ceremonies for the event. (Photo by Mary Rupert)
Live holiday music was another highlight of the tree lighting ceremony Saturday night at The Legends Outlets in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Mary Rupert)
Children visited Santa Claus after his arrival at The Legends Outlets on Saturday night, and had their photos taken. (Photo by Mary Rupert)
Parents and grandparents took photos near the Santa sign at The Legends Lawn. (Photo by Mary Rupert)
Face-painting was one of the popular booths at The Legends Outlets lighting ceremony on Saturday night. (Photo by Mary Rupert)
Hot cider was available to those attending the lighting event. (Photo by Mary Rupert)
There was a long line of people who wanted to spin a wheel and win a prize at the holiday lighting event Saturday evening at The Legends Outlets. No purchase was necessary. (Photo by Mary Rupert)
Children received balloons at The Legends Outlets lighting ceremony Saturday night. (Photo by Mary Rupert)
Children received balloons at The Legends Outlets lighting ceremony Saturday night. (Photo by Mary Rupert)
Live holiday music was another highlight of the tree lighting ceremony Saturday night at The Legends Outlets in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Mary Rupert)