‘Tis the season to party & give back!
Join us on December 6th 2025 
The Ugly Christmas Sweater Celebration is a series of activities in Kansas City that serve as a fundraiser for Operation Breakthrough. It’s organized by a group of volunteers and has become one of KC’s favorite holiday traditions. News has spread nationally over the 18+ years through TV, books, magazines, online media, and even a Travel Channel documentary! The event has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars in donations and countless memories.
The event this year will take place at Social-Waldo on Saturday, December 6th. We will have costume contests, 50/50 raffle, caricature artist, open bar and more! Doors open at 7:00PM. Limited tickets are available for purchase. You know the drill: Dust off your ugliest holiday attire and buy your tickets now!
Ugliest Sweater (Best in Show) Most Likely to Deck the Halls (and Themselves) Most Likely to Sleigh the Runway Most Likely to Be on Santa’s Naughty List Most Likely to Spread Christmas Cheer Best Couple’s Coordination Most Likely to Have Made Grandma Proud Most Likely to Cause a Power Outage Most Likely to Melt the Grinch’s Heart Most Likely to Still Be Wearing Their Sweater in July
COSTUME CONTEST CATEGORIES
The ultimate crown of chaos; so bad it’s actually impressive.
When your sweater says “Christmas exploded on me,” and we love it.
Serving looks and jingle bells. Fierce, festive, fabulous.
You know who you are, and so does Santa.
That person who jingles when they walk and can’t stop smiling.
For the duo that proves two ugly sweaters are better than one.
Looks homemade and possibly was. Bonus points for puff paint and sequins.
When your outfit is more electric than the Plaza Lights.
Sweet, wholesome, and 100 percent full of holiday magic.
When the Christmas spirit and the fashion choices never die.
The Party
The Ugly Christmas Sweater Party is an annual open bar holiday party, thrown by a group of volunteers, that supports Operation Breakthrough by raising funds and awareness for kids living in poverty in Kansas City’s urban core. Save the date for the 21st Annual Ugly Christmas Sweater Party at Social-Waldo on Saturday, December 6, 2025!
The Charity
Operation Breakthrough is a local non-profit dedicated to helping Kansas City children living in poverty. Founded more than 50 years ago, OB now serves more than 700 children daily from the Kansas City urban core. Their mission is to provide a safe, loving and educational environment for children in poverty and to empower their families through advocacy, emergency aid and education.