The City of Platte City is bringing Santa Claus to town on Saturday for a free parade event.
Santa will come to Platte City at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18 with the parade scheduled to begin at Platte Valley Park on Ensign Drive. The parade will continue to Kentucky Avenue and on to Fourth Street. The parade will end at Harrel Ferrel Park.
Families are encouraged to bring lawn chairs to the parade route and enjoy. For more information, call city hall at 858-3046.
Platte City is also collecting donations for cancer patients at Children’s Mercy Hospital.
The Platte City Mayor’s Christmas Tree Fund will benefit Children’s Mercy this holiday season.
Rapidos Mexican Restaurant will be giving gift certificates from the restaurant with the help of Stanley the Bulldog, a representative for the American Childhood Cancer Organation to the Christmas Tree Fund.
A donation can be made directly to the Mayor’s Christmas Tree Fund or by purchasing a collectible ornament. Either can be done at City Hall, 400 Main Street or by calling 858-3046.