Tree Lighting Ceremonies in Boston, Massachusetts

Tree lighting ceremonies are a fun and free way to welcome the winter and holiday season in Boston, Massachusetts. Dress warmly, wear good shoes, and don't forget to bring a container of freshly mulled cider for friends and family members.

Tuesday, November 13, 2007

Newbury Street Holiday Lighting: November 13, 2007

The annual tree lighting of Newbury Street happens today. The festivities take place at Croma Boston, 269 Newbury Street, Boston, Massachusetts. For more information please call (617) 267-2224.

Thursday, November 15, 2007

Boston Common: November 15, 2007
*Free*

The tree lighting ceremony at Boston Common commences at 5:30pm with the mayor of Boston.

Saturday, November 17, 2007

Faneuil Hall Marketplace: November 17, 2007

According to the Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau, the annual Faneuil Hall Marketplace Tree Lighting is today at 5pm. It is also the Holiday Kick-Off for Boston's favorite marketplace. Faneuil Hall Marketplace is located at Quincy Market Colonnade, Boston, Massachusetts. Last year some of the festivities started in the early afternoon. Faneuil Hall has not yet posted details for this year's event. For more information, call 617- 523-1300

Friday, November 23, 2007

Macy's Christmas Tree Lighting: November 23, 2007
*Free*

The annual Macy's Christmas Tree Lighting is today at 5:30pm. Enjoy live performances by the Boston Children's Chorus and John Secada. Santa Claus will also be making an appearance.
Location: Macy's, Summer Street, Downtown Crossing, Boston, Massachusetts. For more information please call 1-800-4EVENT2.

Saturday, November 24, 2007

Harvard Square Holiday Tree Lighting: November 24, 2007

According to the Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau, the Harvard Square Holiday Tree Lighting takes place from 5pm until 6pm. Harvard Square, Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Monday, November 26, 2007

Holiday Lighting at Christopher Columbus Park: November 26, 2007
*Free*

The trees are with 50,000 holiday bulbs. Enjoy this free event which includes music performed by the Children of the North End Music and Performing Arts Center. The ceremony is from 5:30pm until 6:30pm. Christopher Columbus Park is located at North End, Boston, Massachusetts. This event is also known as the "North End Trellis Lighting Ceremony."

Thursday, November 29, 2007

Boston's Official Tree Lighting: November 29, 2007
*Free*

Join in the tradition that has been around since 1940. In addition to the tree lighting, there will be a holiday sing-along, live performances, and a visit from a little guy we like to call St. Nick. Boston's Official Tree Lighting takes place at 6pm. Location: The Public Garden, Commonwealth Avenue Mall, Boston, Massachusetts. For more information please call 617.635.4505.

Friday December 7, 2007

USS Constitution Tree Decorating: December 7, 2007

The USS Constitution's Christmas Tree will be decorated on Friday December 7, 2007. Location: Charlestown Navy Yard, Boston, Massachusetts.

Sunday, December 9, 2007

USS Constitution Tree Decorating: December 9, 2007

The USS Constitution holds its annual Christmas Tree lighting ceremony on Sunday, December 9, 2007. Location: Charlestown Navy Yard.

Sources

Boston Parks & Recreation Department, http://www.cityofboston.gov/parks
City of Boston, http://www.cityofboston.gov/parks/events_announcements.asp
Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau, http://www.bostonusa.com
Macy's, http://www.macys.com
USS Constitution, www.ussconstitution.navy.mil