Before you jump headfirst into the holiday madness, take a moment to enjoy the festive mood at one of Boston's holiday lightings. It's a nice way to take a break from the shopping and planning and just focus on the season.
November 13, 2007
Newbury Street's annual Holiday Lighting Ceremony will be held at 6 pm on Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2007, outside Croma Boston at 269 Newbury Street. City Councilor Mike Ross will flip the switch on the trees, officially starting the holiday season on Newbury Street. Call (617) 267-2224 for more information.
November 17, 2007
Faneuil Hall's annual tree lighting and holiday kick-off takes place at 5 pm on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2007, at Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Boston. Call (617) 523-1300 for more information.
November 23, 2007
The annual Macy's Christmas Tree Lighting takes place from 5 pm to 6 pm on Friday, Nov. 23, 2007. Enjoy live outdoor performances by Grammy-winner John Secada, the Boston Children's Chorus, cast members from Irving Berlin’s White Christmas: The Musical, and dancers from Boston Ballet’s Nutcracker. Santa Claus will arrive to illuminate the tree with Mayor Thomas Menino. Macy's, 450 Washington St, Downtown Crossing, Boston. Visit macys.com for more information.
November 24, 2007
Part of the Sparklefest 2007 Festival, the official Cambridge Holiday Tree Lighting at the Charles Hotel takes place from 5 pm to 6:30 pm on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2007 (lighting is at 6 pm), at the Charles Hotel Upper Courtyard, One Bennett St, Cambridge. The event will feature holiday storytelling and musical entertainment from the Bullock Brothers Gospel Choir. The hotel will serve complimentary seasonal drinks. For more information visit charleshotel.com
November 26, 2007
This annual lighting ceremony at the north end's Christopher Columbus Park includes music by the Children of the North End Music and Performing Arts Center. The ceremony takes place from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm on Monday, Nov. 26, 2007.
November 28, 2007
The official Copley Square Tree Lighting takes place from 5 pm to 6 pm on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2007. Mayor Thomas M. Menino and his wife will join local businesses and residents for the tree lighting in Back Bay's Copley Square. The event will feature performances by the Berklee College of Music Show Choir, and the Salvation Army band and children's choir, as well as caroling, a visit from Santa Claus, and snacks donated by area businesses.
November 29, 2007
Thousands of people gather every year for the official Boston Common holiday tree lighting. This year the event takes place at 6 pm on Thursday, Nov. 29, 2007. Mayor Thomas M. Menino will flip the switch on Boston’s official Christmas tree, as well as trees throughout the Common, the Public Garden, and the Commonwealth Avenue Mall. A televised holiday stage show will feature appearances by national and local performers, carolers, Santa Claus, and more. The event is sponsored by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, the Province of Nova Scotia, WCVB-TV Channel 5, Magic 106.7 FM, and more. Call (617) 635-4505 for more information.
December 4, 2007
Kick off Hanukkah with a special celebration on Boston Common at 4 pm on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2007. The event will take place in the Common near the Park Street MBTA station and will feature music as well as an appearance by Mayor Thomas M. Menino. The menorah lighting will happen at 4:30 pm.
More Boston Common Menorah Lighting Times for Hanukkah 2007:
Wednesday, Dec. 5 — 4:30 pm
Thursday, Dec. 6 — 4:30 pm
Friday, Dec. 7 — 2:30 pm
Saturday, Dec. 8 — 7 pm
Sunday, Dec. 9 — 4 pm
Monday, Dec. 10 — 4:30 pm
Tuesday Dec. 11 — 4:30 pm
December 9, 2007
The USS Constitution’s annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony takes place Sunday, December 9, 2007, at the Charlestown Navy Yard, 1 Constitution Rd, Charlestown. Visit ussconstitution.navy.mil for more information.
