Only a few weeks away from the Evergie Square lighting ceremony, we now know who was invited to flip the switch.
The Country Club Plaza announced Thursday morning that Bob Kendrick, curator of the Black League Baseball Museum, will turn on holiday lights on Thanksgiving night.
Country Club Plaza noted that since his appointment as president in 2011, Kendrick has worked to make an impact nationally and in the Kansas City community by raising awareness of the Black League and its role in baseball and social justice.
“I am honored and humbled to represent the Negro League Baseball Museum and the indelible spirit of Buck O’Neal at this annual celebration,” Kendrick said in a press release. “This was not only an opportunity to help kick off the holidays, but also light up our great museum and complete our Thanks a Million Dollar Hall of Fame celebration.”
Country Club Plaza noted that under Kendrick’s leadership, NLBM had achieved its long-term goal of inducting the late Buck O’Neal into the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. O’Neal spent most of his career with the Kansas City Monarchs, even “flicking the switch” at the 1996 Evergi Square lighting ceremony.
To celebrate this major milestone, NLBM and Country Club Plaza teamed up to fly the Monarch of Kansas City’s flag in the Plaza from November 10 until Kendrick’s guest appearance at the Evergy Plaza Lighting Ceremony on November 24.
KMBC 9 News will once again broadcast the Evergy Plaza Lighting Ceremony live. The event will also include performances by Quixotic and other live bands, as well as fireworks.
18:00-19:00 93rd Annual Evergy Plaza Lighting Ceremony, Live on KMBC, News Anchor Lara Moritz.
The Coca-Cola Company will bring its holiday caravan with thousands of sparkling lights and Santa Claus to the square from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, where families can stop to take free holiday photos and get free Coke. Santa will stand at the intersection of Nichols and Broadway streets.
The stage will be located at the intersection of Nichols Road and Pennsylvania, with the best view of Nichols Road between Pennsylvania and Broadway. Several nearby garages will also have free parking, including:
The Evergy Plaza Lighting Ceremony is open to the public and is free of charge. In celebration of the 100th anniversary of Country Club Plaza, Evergy Plaza Lights will remain open until mid-January.
Breana Gross, CEO of Country Club Plaza, said, “Evergy Plaza’s lighting ceremony is one of Kansas City’s most beloved traditions. We thank our partner organizations for their continued enthusiasm and support and look forward to another great community holiday. .season.”
“Evergy is excited to bring this time-honored tradition of lighting back to the community and bring so many people to the Kansas City area during the holidays,” said Chuck Caseley, Chief Accountant at Evergy. Black League Baseball Museum As owner, Evergie is delighted to share the stage with Bob Kendrick and honor the contributions of this important historic institution.”
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Post time: Nov-14-2022