Zona Rosa Northern Lights Ceremony :
Zona Rosa kicks off the holiday season with its annual 'Northern Lights' lighting ceremony the Saturday before Thanksgiving. In 2004, Zona Rosa donned their holiday crown decor and brought back the Kansas City tradition of large lighted crowns that illuminated KC's downtown streets.The crowns are found throughout Zona Rosa's courtyards, and they also have a 50-foot Christmas tree in the Town Square. The Northern Lights event also honors a local individual who performed a heroic act during the year, who will flip the switch and light up the whole outdoor shopping and dining area.
2009 Northern Lights Ceremony:
Zona Rosa's Northern Lights Ceremony will be Saturday, November 21st, 2009. Don't miss Santa and his reindeer, the Fairy Princess, the Salvation Army Band...and much more!
The celebration lasts from 5-7pm with crafts for little ones at The Grove (in the Marshall's Building), Christmas Carols, the Park Hill Jazz band, and a performance from the Salvation Army Band.
The lighting ceremony takes place from 6-6:30 at the Town Square.
Santa Claus:
Santa Claus arrives from the North Pole at the Northern Lights Ceremony and continues to be at The Grove for photo op's from December 5th through December 24th.
Santa's 2008 Schedule:
Dec 4th -24th
Noon-8pm Monday -Saturday
Noon -6pm, Sunday
Fairy Princess :
Zona Rosa brings back yet another wonderful Kansas City tradition--the Fairy Princess who appeared at Kline's Department store downtown. For over 30 years, the Fairy Princess was a favorite of Kansas City children. This tradition will be re-created and children will receive a complementary photo and a magical gift from the beautiful Fairy Princess.
Fairy Princess 2009 Schedule
November 21st-December 3rd
Noon-8pm Mon-Sat
Noon-6pm Sunday
Kansas City Museum's Igloo:
The Kansas City Museum's Igloo reappears in 2009 at The Grove. It's been refrozen and will delight children of all ages from November 21st to December 3rd.Other Zona Rosa Holiday Events :
Breakfast with the Fairy Princess--November 28th at The Grove.
Breakfast with Santa- December 5th at 8am at The Grove.
Tickets sell quickly and may be purchased at Guest Services or 816.587.8180
Holiday Horse and Carriage Rides are held Nov 22nd and December 5th,. 12th, 19th and 26th. Tickets are $5.
