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Boston Common Tree Lighting
It's the 81st Annual Boston Common Tree Lighting! Hosted by Mayor Michelle Wu and Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston, marking the 51st year that Nova Scotia has given a tree to the people of Boston as thanks for relief efforts following the explosion of a munitions ship on December 6, 1917.
This year’s entertainment will include “America’s Got Talent” finalists Sons of Serendip, Award-winning singer-songwriter Jimmy Rankin, and musician Reeny Smith.
The ceremony includes the lighting of Boston's official Christmas tree and trees through the Commons and Public Garden. The holiday lights throughout both parks will light up shortly before 8pm with Santa Claus and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer making a special appearance. The ceremony will close with a pyrotechnic display by Pyrotecnico.
