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Mayor's Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

Mayor's Christmas Tree all lit up!

Choir and audience 

Janelle Monáe Speaking

Mayor Sly James Speaking

Janelle Monáe and Mayor Sly James

Janelle Monáe and Will Gregory

Paige Smith, Janelle Monáe and Sarah Cascio

This Thanksgiving, WGPR had the honor of being the chosen PR firm of the 2011 Mayor's Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony! Although this wasn't our first rodeo, we took great pleasure in working on this event with Mayor Sly James and his staff. 

We invited American R&B/soul musician, Janelle Monáe (of Kansas City), to be the celebrity guest "light flipper" and had the best time before and after the ceremony chatting with her. This girl's style is just as amazing as her voice and performance skills! 

The Mayor's Christmas Tree Fund would like to thank Ameristar Casino, Brady Enterprises, Burns and McDonnell, Cosentinos, Isle of Capri Casino, JE Dunn, Northland Regional Chamber of Commerce, and Spinkler Fitter Local Union 314 for their contributions!

For more information on the Mayor's Christmas Tree Fund please visit their Facebook page here. 

Photo Credit: First five photos were taken by Eric Bowers.

Behind the Buzz: Will Gregory featured in 435 South Magazine!

If you haven't already, you MUST go pick up the December issue of 435 South Magazine! Kimberly Stern wrote an awesome article about the top PR gurus in Kansas City and featured Will Gregory.

“Square one in my business: build relationships and get involved.” -Will Gregory

 Check it out online here... Thank you Kimberly!