Copley Square Tree-Lighting Coming

Come to Copley Square Monday for a tree-lighting ceremony that features the mayor, Santa Claus and Rudolph.

Per the city:

Mayor Martin J. Walsh, the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, and The Friends of Copley Square welcome the holidays with the annual Copley Square Tree Lighting on Monday, November 28, from 5 - 6 p.m.
This free event will feature appearances by Mayor Walsh, NECN’s Jenny Johnson, Santa Claus, and Rudolph along with musical performances by the Boston Children’s Chorus, vocalist Marchelle Jacques-Yarde, the Tanglewood Festival Chorus, and Berklee College of Music student Mahamma Germain of Hyde Park. In addition, the US Postal Service will unveil its new holiday stamp.

The Old South Church bell will toll when the tree is illuminated. Light refreshments will be provided by local businesses New England Coffee and HP Hood LLC. The Fairmont Copley Plaza will host a family reception immediately following for all in attendance. The reception will include cookie decorating, photos with Santa and treats from the Fairmont Copley Plaza.

Even more festivities will take place in and around Copley Square on November 28. The Boston Public Library and The Catered Affair will host a Storytime and Candy Cane Tea at the library from 3:30 - 5 p.m. The tea is free but reservations are required by calling 617-859-2282.

For additional information please call the Boston Parks and Recreation Department at 617-635-4505. Learn more about the event at the Friends of Copley Square website.

Copley tree photo circa 2006 by Jeff Egnaczyk, via Flickr/Creative Commons