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Event date: 11/20/2026 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM Export event
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Mayor’s Tree Lighting

November 20

Mayor’s Tree Lighting

Gather your family and friends to come Home for the Holidays to celebrate our Mayor’s Tree Lighting in Downtown Lee’s Summit! Enjoy an evening of live music, magical holiday lights, and family fun as we light the 45-foot Christmas tree.

Order of Events: 

  • 5 p.m. | Doors Open: Grab a warm drink and tasty treats, shop our holiday vendor booths, and pick up a complimentary keepsake ornament from our sponsor booths. Enjoy free kids’ activities in the market building and live music on the covered lawn.
  • 6 p.m. | Live Program & Tree Lighting: The official ceremony kicks off with live performances and culminates in Santa’s grand arrival!
  • 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Free Family Fun: Bring your camera for Photos with Santa while you sing and dance along to holiday classics. Explore our historic downtown, with dozens of locally owned shops and restaurants open late to welcome you!
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The business office at Fire Headquarters will be closed on June 19, 2024, from 2 PM to 5 PM and All Day on June 20, 2024, so that our personnel may attend Captain Gene Martin's visitation and funeral services. Our mutual aid partners will provide coverage in our city during that time to ensure no interruption in emergency services.

Legacy Blast 2024
Legacy Blast 2024

Legacy Blast 2024

Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation (LSPR) and the City of Lee’s Summit invite you to a free fireworks celebration on Wednesday, July 3, at Legacy Park! The gates open to the park at 6 p.m. and fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m.

Fire Damages Manufacturing Business
Fire Damages Manufacturing Business

Fire Damages Manufacturing Business

On Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at 11:08 a.m., the Lee's Summit Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 11 SW Industrial Drive at Newco Manufacturing. The caller reported a fire in the paint room.  When the fire department arrived, heavy smoke was visible from a large single-story commercial building. The fire quickly spread from the paint booth to a nearby storage area, partially collapsing the roof. Firefighters fought the fire from a...
The Addition of Adult Changing Tables at LSPR
The Addition of Adult Changing Tables at LSPR

The Addition of Adult Changing Tables at LSPR

Addressing a Universal Need: While public restrooms typically accommodate the diaper-changing needs of young children, there is growing recognition for inclusive facilities that can accommodate adults as well. Individuals who care for loved ones with disabilities often face limitations in venturing out due to concerns about accessible changing tables. Eitass Grant Supports Inclusion: Eitass awarded Lee's Summit Parks and Recreation (LSPR) a grant to...
City of Lee’s Summit to Host Stream Team and RecycleFEST
City of Lee’s Summit to Host Stream Team and RecycleFEST

City of Lee’s Summit to Host Stream Team and RecycleFEST

To celebrate Earth Month, the City of Lee’s Summit is hosting Stream Team and RecycleFEST to address litter in our waterways and support recycling. Stream Team will take place on April 20 from 10 a.m. to noon at Langsford Park, 1709 SE Langsford Road, and RecycleFEST will be held on April 27 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Maintenance Facility, 1971 SE Hamblen Road. The Stream Team protects local stream-side habitats by removing litter and debris from...
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