‘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, 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!
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 Official Day
Mayor Quinton Lucas and the city of Kansas City, MO has once again officially declared December 1, 2023 as ‘Ugly Sweater Day’. Founded in 2013, this Kansas City holiday was declared to encourage local residents and business to donate food, toys, money, time, and cheer during the holiday season! Every business, big or small, can have an impact and help support the cause their own (creative) way.
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.