Where:
James P. Kelleher Rose Garden
73 Park Drive
Boston, Massachusetts 02215
Admission:
FREE
Categories:
Art, Date Idea, Drinks, Food, Good for Groups, Kid Friendly, Meetup, Outside, Party, Photoworthy, Seasonal, Social Good
Event website:
https://thefenway.com/events/light-up-the-night-fenway-tree-lighting-luminary-walk-2024/
Thank You to Our 2024 Sponsors
This annual celebration is brought to life by the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services, Samuels & Associates, and Fenway Civic Association. A special thanks to this year’s sponsors, including Suffolk Construction, Goodrich Management, VPNE, Pierce Property Services, BrightView Landscapes, 24 Restore, Sunshine Janitorial Services, Pavement Coffeehouse and A&B Burgers of Time Out Market Boston, whose contributions make this incredible event possible.
4:30 - 5:45PM: Pre-Event Festivities at Fenway Community Center
Join neighbors at the Fenway Community Center for a festive kick off to the Tree Lighting, where attendees can make holiday crafts, spend time with neighbors, and take photos with the Red Sox's Wally and Tessie.
For the second year, in partnership with the Boston Public Health Commission and the Fenway Civic Association, the FCC will also be hosting a Winter Clothing Drive. Please donate new or clean, gently work clothing and shoes - new warm winter clothing is especially encouraged. New undergarments and socks will also be accepted. Drop offs can be made at FCC on the following dates:
6-6:45PM: Tree Lighting Ceremony
The Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Services, Fenway Civic Association, and Samuels & Associates invite you to the 2024 Annual Fenway Tree Lighting, hosted outside of the Kelleher Rose Garden, across from 77 Park Drive. Hear from elected officials and neighborhood representatives, enjoy performances from Boston Children's Chorus, and celebrate the holiday season with neighbors. Cider, cocoa, and refreshments will be served!
6:45-7PM: Luminary Walk to The Station
Following the tree lighting ceremony, attendees are encouraged to join on a luminary walk down Park Drive to The Fenway Tree Farm located at The Station.
7-9PM: Festive Fun at The Station
Join us at The Station and drink for a cause The Fenway Chalet powered by Cisco Brewers or browse holiday greenery at The Fenway Tree Farm. Cisco will be serving their award-winning craft beer, wine, spirits, and wood-fired pizza. This season, a portion of the proceeds will benefit Fenway Cares, an initiative that first came together in March 2020 as six local Fenway neighborhood organizations joined forces to address food insecurity in The Fenway, and have since distributed over 25,000 bags of free produce to neighbors in need.
The Holiday Fun Continues at Time Out Market Boston
The festivities don’t stop at the Kelleher Rose Garden! Head over to Time Out Market Boston after the luminary walk for a free entry holiday celebration from 7–9 PM. Here’s what’s in store:
Saturday, Dec 21, 2024 11:00a
Crystal Ballroom at Somerville Theatre