*Missouri Governor — Michael L. Parson*
Office of Communications
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*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE *
November 27, 2024
*MEDIA ADVISORY*
*Governor Parson's Schedule for November 28 - December 6, 2024 *
*(JEFFERSON CITY, MO)* – Following the Thanksgiving holiday, Governor Mike Parson will attend various meetings and events.
*Thursday*, *November 28*, State offices closed in observance of Thanksgiving holiday.
*Friday*, *November 29*, State offices closed per Executive Order 24-15 [ [link removed] ].
On *Saturday*, *November 30*, Governor Parson will travel to Kansas City to join the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for the grand unwrapping of its 2024 KC Giving Machine. This will allow Kansas City residents and visitors to donate items to international and local charities of their choice with the touch of a button.
On *Monday*, *December 2*, The Governor's Mansion Christmas tree will arrive between 7:00 - 8:00 a.m. A portion of Madison Street will be closed during this time.
On *Friday*, *December 6*, Governor and First Lady Teresa Parson will unveil Governor Parson's official portrait, commemorating his tenure as Missouri's 57th Governor. The unveiling of the Governor's portrait will coincide with the grand opening and ribbon cutting event for the new Hall of Governors exhibit in the State Capitol.
Former Governors, their chiefs of staff, and other select dignitaries have been invited to a VIP reception to be held in the Governor's Office (Room 216) upon the event's conclusion. _This is an invitation-only event_, but media are invited to attend for the first 15 minutes. Media details are below.
Governor and First Lady Parson will end the day hosting their final tree lighting ceremony and Candlelight Tours at the Missouri Governor's Mansion. This year's theme is "A Christmas Hug: The Farewell to the Parson Family."
*_Saturday, November 30, 2024_*__
*Governor Parson to participate in grand unwrapping of KC Giving Machine *
* When: * 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
*Where:* Union Station (Main Hall next to Post Office)
30 W. Pershing Rd., Kansas City, MO 64108
*Media:* Open
*_Friday, December 6, 2024_*
*Governor Parson to unveil official portrait and cut ribbon on new Hall of Governors exhibit *
* When: * 3 p.m.
*Where:* State Capitol (First Floor Rotunda)
*Media:* Open
*Governor Parson to host VIP reception *
* When: * 4:00 - 4:15 p.m. (or upon prior event's conclusion)
*Where:* State Capitol
Governor's Office (Rm. 216)
*Media:* RSVP to
[email protected] by 5 p.m. December 5.
"*Pool Spray – B-roll and photography only."
" *All conversations are off the record unless otherwise stated. "
*Governor and First Lady Parson to hold final tree lighting and Candlelight Tours*
* When: * 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
*Where:* Missouri Governor's Mansion
100 Madison St., Jefferson City, MO 65101
*Media:* Open
"*""The Candlelight Tours are free and open to the public. "
" *Visitors will enter through the Madison Street gate."
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*Contact: Johnathan Shiflett*
Deputy Communications Director/Press Secretary
Mobile: 573-508-4323
Email:
[email protected]
Website: www.governor.mo.gov
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