Copley Square Tree Lighting
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department will host the annual Copley Square Tree Lighting starting at 5 p.m. on Monday, November 28, presented in partnership with the Friends of Copley Square, Boston Properties, Encore Global, and the Fairmont Copley Plaza.
This free event is sponsored by H.P. Hood LLC and Dunkin' with additional support from Drake's Cakes. The celebration will feature appearances by Santa Claus and Rudolph along with musical performances by vocalist Ackeem Hill, the Boston Children's Chorus, the Boston Pops Esplanade Brass Ensemble, and Daniela Gomez Munguia of Berklee College of Music. After the event attendees are invited to enjoy cookies and pictures with Santa in the Fairmont Copley Plaza.
Other 2022 holiday celebrations hosted by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department include the 20th annual holiday lighting of the trellis at Christopher Columbus Park in the North End on November 21, the lighting of the ship in Martin's Park at the Children's Wharf Harborwalk on November 26, and the Boston Common Tree Lighting followed by the lighting of the trees on Commonwealth Avenue Mall on December 1.
The arrival of Boston's official 2022 Christmas tree from Nova Scotia will be celebrated on Boston Common at approximately 11 a.m. on November 22. The 45-foot white spruce was donated by landowner Roddy Townsend of Christmas Island, along with his children Angela, Carmen, and Andrew.
Martin's Park Ship Lighting November 26
A special children's celebration will be held on Saturday, November 26, at 4 p.m. at the Smith Family Waterfront in the Seaport District and Fort Point neighborhood when the Friends of Martin's Park and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department host the second annual holiday lighting of the ship in Martin's Park.
Located at 64 Sleeper Street on the South Boston Waterfront and visible from the Northern Avenue Bridge, Martin's Park at the Smith Family Waterfront is a climate-resilient park built in memory of eight-year-old Martin W. Richard, the youngest victim of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing. The accessible park provides play opportunities for children, families, and visitors of all abilities. The wooden play ship is the centerpiece of the space that will be lit for the holidays.
Martin's Park will be transformed into a beautiful holiday display when the ship, surrounding beach fencing, and pedestrian bridge are illuminated with over 1,500 feet of blue and white tube lights.
WS Development is a key sponsor supporting this year's event as well as the holiday lights on Martin's Ship. Visitors are encouraged to head inside the park for the celebration sponsored by the Friends of Martin's Park and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department.
Santa will arrive by boat with the Boston Police Harbor Unit at the Harborwalk and enter the Park to switch on the lights. Entertainment will be provided by acappella group Ball In The House performing a selection of holiday classics, along with special guest, the Seaport's own Betty the Yeti. Hot cocoa will be provided by Tuscan Kitchen, Caffe Nero and Dunkin'., and with donation, attendees will have the opportunity to take home a customized special souvenir of the second annual event while supplies last.
In addition to this event, the City of Boston will be hosting other tree lightings. The arrival of Boston's official 2022 Christmas tree from Nova Scotia will be celebrated on Boston Common at approximately 11 a.m. on November 22. The 45-foot white spruce was donated by landowner Roddy Townsend of Christmas Island, along with his children Angela, Carmen, and Andrew.
Other 2022 holiday celebrations hosted by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department include the lighting of the tree in Copley Square on November 28 and the Boston Common Tree Lighting followed by the lighting of the trees on Commonwealth Avenue Mall on December 1.