Raytown Tree Lighting Ceremony Dec. 5

It’s time to kick off the holiday season at the annual Raytown Tree Lighting, Friday, Dec. 5 at the Pocket Park, 63rd and Raytown Road. The event runs from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and is highlighted by the Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting at 6:15 p.m.

The Raytown Chamber Choir will perform at the lighting..

As part of the festivities, Santa will make a visit at the UMB Bank along with the Raytown Community Band Flutes.Hay rides will be available around the city. Enjoy cookies and hot cider at the FOP at 63rd and Blue Ridge. The first 120 children will also be able to complete a craft (parents are required to accompany)

Donations of canned, dry and boxed foods will be accepted for REAP (Raytown Emergency Assistance Program).

 from the Raytown Police Dept.

Traffic Re-Routed For Annual Lighting Ceremony

On Friday, 12/05/14 from 5:00 PM until 7:30 PM vehicle traffic will be routed around the downtown Raytown area for the annual Lighting Ceremony.

The downtown area along 63rd street will be shut down from Raytown Trafficway to Blue Ridge Blvd. at Cedar Ave. and Raytown Rd. will be shut down from 6200 block to 63rd Terr. Traffic will be routed around the area via Raytown Trafficway and Blue Ridge Blvd. at Cedar Ave. for North and South traffic. East and West traffic is encouraged to use 59th street and 67th street to get around the area during this time.

Past Ceremonys