Framingham to Host 34th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony, Holiday Block Party
Framingham will host its 34th annual Tree Lighting Ceremony and Holiday Block Party on Friday, Dec. 5, from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Memorial Building Plaza and Union…
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Framingham will host its 34th annual Tree Lighting Ceremony and Holiday Block Party on Friday, Dec. 5, from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Memorial Building Plaza and Union Avenue. NBC10 anchor Latoyia Edwards will serve as mistress of ceremonies for the event.
A 35-foot Norway spruce, donated by Kevin and Cheryl Nelson and William Lytte, will be installed at Memorial Building Plaza during the Thanksgiving weekend.
The celebration will feature several activities for guests to enjoy:
- A story walk and a story time with author Megan Litwin, who will read “Twinkle, Twinkle, Winter Night”
- Free books for children, courtesy of the Friends of the Framingham Public Library and the Framingham Public Library
- Free popcorn, courtesy of the Framingham Public Library
- Hot chocolate and holiday cookies
- Live entertainment
- Scouts sing-along
- Visits with Santa Claus
Admission to the event is free.
“The Tree Lighting Ceremony is a beloved Framingham tradition that brings our community together to celebrate the joy of the season. I encourage everyone—neighbors, families, and friends—to join us for an evening of lights, music, and holiday cheer,” said Mayor Charlie Sisitsky in a statement shared with the Patch of Framingham.
