November 30, 2024
The City of Blue Springs invites residents and visitors to kick off the holiday season at the inaugural North Pole Trail of Lights and the Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. This festive celebration takes place at 5:30 p.m.. Tuesday, Dec. 3, at Rotary Park, located at 600 NW Vesper Street.
The light display runs 5:30 to 10 p.m., nightly through December 30. And Santa Claus will be at the Rotary Park Gazebo 6-8 p.m. each of the following nights to hear Christmas wishes: December 3, 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21.
Once the switch is flipped, more than 250,000 lights will sparkle throughout the park with the highlight of the evening being the lighting of the Mayor’s Christmas Tree, providing an animated display that synchronizes music and lights. The tree has more than 22,000 lights and stands more than 28 feet tall. Guests can explore the illuminated North Pole Trail of Lights, featuring larger-than-life walk-through ornaments, glowing archways, and vibrant, twinkling trees throughout the park.
“This event is a magical way to bring our community together and celebrate the spirit of the season,” said Blue Springs Mayor Chris Lievsay. “We’re thrilled to introduce the North Pole Trail of Lights as a new holiday tradition for Blue Springs. Whether you’re young or young at heart, we hope you’ll join us for a night of joy and wonder.”
The festivities will include holiday entertainment from Chapel Lakes, John Nowlin and Voy Spears Jr. elementary school choirs. During the evening, visitors can enjoy complementary hot dogs courtesy of Blue Springs Parks & Recreation, cookies and hot chocolate provided by Cosentino’s Price Chopper Blue Springs South, and visit with Santa. Additionally, Mayor Lievsay will recognize residents living along SE Alger Drive in the Lake Village neighborhood with a proclamation for transforming their street into “Santa Claus Lane,” with large inflatable Santas.
Special thanks go out to: Blue Springs Parks & Recreation and the Maintenance Staff, St. Mary’s Medical Center, Two Men and a Junk Trunk, McDaniel Family Dental, Cosentino’s Price Chopper, volunteers from Blue Springs Christian Church and Blue Springs VIPS.
