This year’s Evergy Plaza Lighting Ceremony kicks off at 5 p.m. on Thanksgiving, Nov. 28. The stage will be located at the intersection of Nichols Road and Pennsylvania Avenue. The event is open to the public and free to attend.

Kansas City Chiefs Chairman and CEO Clark Hunt and his wife Tavia Hunt will flip the switch at approximately 7 p.m., followed by a fireworks display. Attendees can expect to enjoy performances by DJ Kirby, Quixotic and Monica’s School of Dance.

The Plaza Lights shine daily from 5 p.m. to 3 a.m., Thanksgiving through mid-January. All Plaza parking garages will be open and accessible throughout the Plaza Lights season.

While enjoying the lights, shoppers can peruse the detailed window displays and take in the sounds of the season.