Parkville, Missouri is located on the Missouri River in Platte County and has a population of 5,554 residents. The city is known for its historic downtown with antique shops and art galleries. English Landing Park, set on the banks of the Missouri River is a popular area for recreation for residents. The city is home to Park University with an enrollment of 1,600 students locally along with 40 satellite locations in 21 states The popular Tom Watson designed National Golf Club of Kansas City sites on the north edge of the city.
One of the many exciting events during the holiday season is the celebration of Santa's arrival with 100's of children singing and ending with a beautiful display of fireworks over the river. In Historic Downtown Parkville, Christmas on the River does just this. Friday, December 6th the festivities begin at 6pm. Watch as area children perform various music on stage and greet Santa as he arrives in his sleigh. At 8:45 there is a beautiful release of lanterns into the night sky followed by a celebration of fireworks. This year marks the 21st annual celebration of Christmas on the River, just one of the many reasons to call Parkville your home.