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Mayor's Holiday Lighted Parade and Tree Lighting

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Event# 913-758-2948

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The public is cordially invited to attend the annual Mayor's Holiday Tree Lighting at Haymarket Square. As part of our annual event, we have a lighted parade that the public is welcome to enter. Food and gift vendors will be available starting at 4 p.m. The parade begins around 5:30 p.m. and the official tree lighting is immediately following the parade. 4:00pm - 6:30pm.

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https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2021-mayors-holiday-lighted-parade-registration-191016685047

Mayor's Holiday Lighted Parade and Tree Lighting

Address : Haymarket Square, S 7th St & Cherokee St, Fort Leavenworth KS
Phone : 913-758-2948   (Always call and confirm events.)

Email Address : cvb@firstcity.org

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