Boston Common Tree Lighting 2023

Boston’s official 2023 Christmas tree from Nova Scotia will be lit at the close of a two-hour celebration beginning at 6:00pm and broadcast live on WCVB Channel 5 starting at 7:00pm. The tree will be lit at approximately 7:55 p.m.
Mayor Michelle Wu, the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, and Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston will host the 82nd Annual Boston Common Tree Lighting adjacent to the Visitor’s Information Center at 139 Tremont Street.
Guests can also take part in photo-ops, giveaways, and enjoy refreshments while supplies last.
The official holiday season kick-off in Boston includes the lighting of the City of Boston's official Christmas tree and trees throughout Boston Common and the Public Garden.
Generations have enjoyed and continue to treasure Boston's tree lighting celebration. Thousands people of all ages attend the event, which has grown to include a festive stage show with nationally known talent.
Nova Scotia has been gifting Boston a tree since 1971, in gratitude for Boston's immediate assistance after the 1917 Halifax Explosion.
Prior to the tree lighting at 5:00pm, visitors are invited over to Frog Pond for Boston Skating Club's annual Skating Spectacular at Frog Pond.
For more information, please call 617-635-4505. Check out the Boston Common website for parking information.
Interested in finding more holiday lights near Boston? Visit our guide to find some fun new sparkling experiences to enjoy with friends & family this year.
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5:00pm - Skating Spectacular at Frog Pond
6:00pm -8:00pm - Entertainment on the Common
The tree will be lit at approximately 7:55 p.m.
WEBSITE | ↑ top |
www.boston.gov/calendar/boston-common-tree-lighting
LOCATION | ↑ top |
Boston Common, Boston, MA map
Phone: (617) 635-4505
Boston Common
Adjacent to the Visitor’s Information Center at 139 Tremont Street.
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