The Salvation Army kicked off the 2022 Red Kettle Campaign in Branson with an event at Branson Landing on Friday, Nov. 4.
The Salvation Army band provided music for about half an hour before the playing of the National Anthem at noon. Santa prayed a blessing over the event before Branson Envoy and Corps Administrator Steve Roberson officially announced the kickoff of the Red Kettle Campaign.
“No one does it better than Branson,” Roberson said. “We’re sincerely grateful.”
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