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It's time for some Weekend Fun with 41!

The 96th annual Evergy Plaza Lighting Ceremony kicks off on Thanksgiving evening.

This year, KC Current players will flip the switch to turn on the holiday lights!

KC2026 will also unveil the official countdown clock for the World Cup.

The event kicks off at 6:30 p.m., a little later this year due to the Chiefs-Cowboys game in the afternoon.

Here's a look at the schedule:

6-6:30 p.m. Holiday music with DJ Kirby Ham

6:30-7 p.m. Event begins with pre-lighting performances and giveaways from the main stage

7-7:50 p.m. 96th Annual Evergy Plaza Lighting Ceremony, broadcast LIVE on KMBC featuring news anchor Lara Moritz

7:55 p.m. Flip of the switch by KC Currents Kayla Sharples, Laurel Ivory and other team member

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