Seasonal & Holidays

State House Tree Lighting This Tuesday

Gov. Charlie Baker will be there, but he just might get upstaged by a certain jolly old elf who's also expected to attend.

BOSTON, MA — Gov. Charlie Baker, Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito and other state leaders welcome the public to the Massachusetts State House Tuesday for the state's annual tree lighting.

Per a governor's office press release, the annual State House Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony and Holiday Open House is Tuesday, November 29, from 5-7:30 p.m. Guests will also be able to enjoy holiday carols, a viewing of “Elf” in the Great Hall and a special visit from Santa Claus.

For anyone wishing to attend, here' the itinerary:

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5-5:30 p.m.

Holiday Carols, Doric Hall

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5:30-6:00 p.m.

Tree Lighting Ceremony, Doric Hall

6-7:30 p.m.

Christmas Movie “Elf” and Santa Claus, Great Hall

Vendors and performers will include the Boston Children’s Chorus, Red Apple Farm, Smolak Farms, Cape Cod Provisions, Hood Dairy and Copper Kettle Bakery.

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