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press releases & newsBalls in the Bottoms – First Friday West Bottoms Weekend Event
100% Chance of Picturesque Snow at Tree Lightning Event Dec. 5 and Shopping Every Weekend til Dec. 22 KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI — West Bottoms visitors will be walk-in’ in a winter wonderland with the tree lighting Dec. 5 and a planned, beautiful snowfall. The District got a two-story tree for the lighting ceremony that kicks off the holiday shopping season in the District through Dec. 22 with the theme Balls in the Bottoms. Decorative Christmas balls will be throughout the area to bring holiday cheer inside and outside these iconic, historic buildings and brick streets. Balls in the Bottoms’ tree lighting will be from 5-7 at Hickory and 13th. The special event will feature opera singer, Anthony Perkins Jr. singing Christmas carols and back by popular demand, the Grinch and Santa will be available for free visitor photos in this snowy, picturesque area. Shoppers will also be able to purchase drinks at the street bars and enjoy food truck fare outside. The Grinch and Santa plan to return for photo ops Fridays and Saturdays from 10-2 through Dec. 22. “We’ve packaged the gift of wonderment and memories,” said Amber Arnett-Bequeaith, West Bottoms district spokesperson. “The shopping, foods, drinks, and photos from the West Bottoms are charming. Plus, most of the items sold in the area can’t be found anywhere else and appeal to anyone looking for special, unique gifts and decor – many of the vintage items have a story and a patina that makes the gift all the more interesting.” The Festival of the Full Moon street event typically is just the First Friday weekend, but shopping and street entertainment will be the first three weekends in December. And in the spirit of the Full Moon festivities, a unique mulled cider will make December’s Cold Moon all the more momentous and warmer. Festival of the Full Moon will have a new theme each month. The 2020 schedule announcement of First Friday Weekend themes coming soon. January is expected to dazzle and delight with the Bejewels in the Bottoms event. CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING & FESTIVAL OF THE FULL MOON DECEMBER WEEKEND PLANNER · West Bottoms Tree Lighting Ceremony Thursday, December 5, 5-7 pm – Entertainment, Photo ops, and shops open. Lighting will go live at 6 pm. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas and O Holy Night sung by opera singer, Anthony Perkins Jr. · West Bottom’s Shopping – Festival of the Full Moon Weekends December 6-8th; 13-15th; and 20-22nd. Open Friday through Sunday - Shops Open at 8:30 am closes around 5 pm. · Food Truck Wine & Dine & Music Available Friday, Saturday and Sunday, off the 12th St. Bridge · Full Moon Escape Rooms: Beast’s Tool Room & Ghost of Merlin Room Opens 10 am-9 pm Tuesday-Saturday. fullmoonescape.com About the West Bottoms Historic Entertainment District: The West Bottoms Historic Entertainment District, located just off the 12th Street Bridge, has 22 warehouses in a thirteen-block area with approximately 600 vendors and more than 25 stores and restaurants. Many of the large, multi-story buildings have histories starting over 120 years ago. They have now repurposed this vast space to earn the title of the largest, year-round, indoor vintage and entertainment district. The District is the destination for interior decorators and designers, collectors and consumers seeking stylish décor and gift options with history and patina that cannot be duplicated. The weekend’s street entertainment, food trucks, and bars are all part of the Festival of the Full Moon. Full Moon Escape Rooms add another adventure option in the area. westbottoms.com 
our revivalThe West Bottoms Business District Association is the organization dedicated to continued revival of our most historical area in downtown in Kansas City, Missouri. Our association is committed to making the West Bottoms a compelling place to live, work, play and visit in the region.
West Bottoms Business District Association, working hand in hand with property owners, creates forums for communication and involvement by a diverse group of West Bottoms investors, including local development corporations, residents, young professionals and business stakeholders. By facilitating the collaboration of these groups, West Bottoms Business District Association strives to enhance the quality of life in the West Bottoms by implementing initiatives for continued improvement in safety, cleanliness, economic development assistance, marketing & special events, advocacy and strategic projects. |
