On a beautiful November evening, hundreds of people packed Crown Center Friday to celebrate its 50th year as home to the Mayor’s Christmas Tree and lighting ceremony. The tree is a symbol of the Mayor’s Christmas Tree Fund, which is dedicated to assisting the people of Kansas City during the holiday season. – Rich Sugg, Kansas City Star
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