Fort Leavenworth Tree Lighting
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Event Details
Vendors, pictures w/Santa, carriage rides, food/beverages for sale, carols, dusk tree lighting, 4pm.
NOTE: Picture ID required upon entering fort
For info, call, or email usarmy.leavenworth.imcom-fmwrc.mbx.leav-mwrmktg@mail.mil
Fort Leavenworth Tree Lighting
Phone : 913-684-1654 (Always call and confirm events.)
Web: www.fortleavenworthfmwr.com
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Christmas
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