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For Immediate Release: November 14, 2008Contact: Alan Carr, 816-691-3829; Derek Klaus, 816-691-3849
On Thanksgiving night, "American Idol" winner David Cook flips the switch to light the 79th annual Country Club Plaza's Season of Lights. The following night, "Daily Show" star Rob Riggle turns on the Mayor's Christmas Tree at Hallmark Card's Crown Center.
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Country Club Plaza Season of Lights Caption: More than 80 miles of lights outline every building, dome and tower on the Country Club Plaza each holiday season. This image is not available for download. Download: Click here to request image.
Country Club Plaza Season of Lights 2 Caption: More than 80 miles of lights outline every building, dome and tower on the Country Club Plaza each holiday season. This image is not available for download. Download: Click here to request image.
Country Club Plaza Season of Lights 3 Caption: More than 80 miles of lights outline the Country Club Plaza each holiday season. Download: Low-Res; High-Res
Country Club Plaza Season of Lights 4 Caption: More than 80 miles of lights outline every building, dome and tower on the Country Club Plaza each holiday season. Download: Low-Res; High-Res
Crown Center Holiday Caption: Hallmark's Crown Center is magical during the holidays with seasonal performances, an outdoor ice terrace and the 100-foot-tall Mayor's Christmas Tree. Download: Low-Res; High-Res
Mayor's Christmas Tree Caption: The 100-foot-tall Mayor's Christmas tree at Crown Center is one of the tallest in the nation. Download: Low-Res; High-Res
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