Parks Department Announces Annual Holiday Lightings

Lighting of the Trellis at Christopher Columbus Park

• Monday, November 21, at 5 p.m.
• 110 Atlantic Avenue, Boston

Located on Boston’s historic waterfront and stewarded with help from the Friends of Christopher Coumbus Park, the site will be transformed into a beautiful holiday display when the park’s 260 feet of trellis are illuminated with 50,000 blue lights along with 14 decorated trees near Tia’s, the Marriott Long Wharf Hotel, and throughout the park.

The Nova Scotia Tree for Boston Arrives

• Tuesday, November 22, at 11 a.m.
• Boston Common

Boston’s official 2022 tree arrives on Boston Common by flatbed truck from Nova Scotia. The 45-foot white spruce was donated by landowner Roddy Townsend of Christmas Island, along with his children Angela, Carmen, and Andrew. The public is welcome to cheer the tree’s arrival with candy canes and an appearance by Santa.

Lighting of the Ship at Martin’s Park

• Saturday, November 26, at 4 p.m.
• 64 Sleeper Street, South Boston

The second annual lighting of the ship at Martin’s Park celebration will be held at the Smith Family Waterfront. Martin’s Park is a climate-resilient park built in memory of Martin W. Richard—the youngest victim of the Boston Marathon bombings—that provides a space for children, families, and visitors of all abilities. The park includes a ship as the centerpiece of its play structures that will be lit for the holidays. 

Copley Square Tree Lighting

• Monday, November 28, at 5 p.m. 
• Copley Square

The Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Friends of Copley Square welcome the holidays with the Copley Square Tree Lighting. This free annual event will feature appearances by Santa Claus, and Rudolph along with musical performances and light refreshments. 

Boston Common Tree Lighting

• Thursday, December 1, at 6 p.m. 
• Boston Common

Boston’s official 2022 Christmas tree from Nova Scotia will be lit at the close of a two-hour celebration beginning at 6 p.m. and broadcast live on WCVB Channel 5 starting at 7 p.m. This is the 51^st year that a tree has been donated by Nova Scotia and commemorates 105 years of friendship with the people of Boston. The tree will be lit at approximately 7:55 p.m.

Lighting of the Trees on Commonwealth Avenue Mall

• Thursday, December 1, at 8 p.m. 
• Arlington Street and Commonwealth Avenue, Back Bay

The Boston Common Tree Lighting will be followed immediately by the lighting of Commonwealth Avenue Mall.

Visit our holiday lights website for more information about the season’s festivities.

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