Trellis lights draw fans at Columbus Park in Boston
Santa, Frosty and FOCCP President Joanne Hayes Rines are joined by kids to flip the switch at the 2017 trellis lighting.
FOCCP President Joanne Hayes-Rines speaks to the large crowd before the trellis lighting
Blue lights on the Columbus Park trellis with Custom House tower
Joe’s American Bar & Grill serving up their clam chowder
It was the largest crowed ever for the Columbus Park trellis lighting
Park rangers on horses at the trellis lighting event
Kids gather to flip the light switch on the trellis
Unveiling this year’s holiday stamps from the US Post Office
Selfies under the trellis
Sharon Zee performs classic holiday songs to the crowd at the Trellis lighting
Newly lit trellis for the 2017 holiday season
Hood brought out the eggnog
Fans of the trellis lighting – Frankie, Victor and Audrey
Sam Robbins performs at the trellis lighting event
At the trellis lighting, Marc Hymowitz, Paul Ragusa and trellis extraordinaire, Steve Mirabella
Patrons walk around the newly lit blue trellis
In its largest event ever, the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park joined with the Boston Parks and Recreation Department to host thousands at the 15th annual lighting of the park’s signature trellis on Monday, November 20.
Boston’s historic waterfront was transformed into a holiday wonderland when the park’s 260 feet of trellis were set aglow with 50,000 blue lights along with 14 decorated trees throughout the park.
Entertainment was highlighted by students and instructors from the North End Music and Performing Arts Center, Berklee College’s own Sam Robbins, singer Sharon Zeffiro performing a selection of holiday classics, and special guests Santa Claus, Rudolph, and Frosty. Refreshments, holiday treats, and giveaways provided by the Marriot Long Wharf Hotel, HP Hood LLC, Joe’s American Bar & Grill Waterfront, New England Dairy & Food Council, and Magic 106.7.
Major Community Events at the Park on June 21st, 28th & 29th! The Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) is pleased to continue its tradition of celebrating Independence Week in the Park with a brand new series of fun and family events. These events will be anchored by the Park’s annual Independence Day Celebration, this Read More…
For tickets, please purchase online at www.nempacboston.org or contact us at 617-227-2270 Performance features local Boston Opera Singers, including NEMPAC instructors Sherri Snow, Alexandra Dietrich, and Rebecca Rapoport-Cole, and a 35 seat orchestra. The June 29th performance will be a staged production. The July 1st Community Performance will be a concertized version outdoors at the Park. Pack Read More…
The Friends of Christopher Columbus Tree and Bench Sponsorship Program was recently contacted by the North End Girl Scouts Juniors Troop #72158. They had been studying trees and created this “Hug-A-Tree” project to support the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park on behalf of the trees in the Park. The following letter is from the Troop: By: Nell Read More…
3 Replies to “Holiday Trellis Lighting Draws Thousands to Columbus Park on Boston’s Waterfront [Photos]”
Thanks Matt! As always great pictures!
Dear Matt,
As magical as our evening was, your amazing photos make it even more magical! Thank you to all our sponsors — of which NorthEndBoston.com is one of the most ardent — and members without whom the trellises would be dark.
Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Holidays!
Friends of Christopher Columbus Park
Thanks Matt! As always great pictures!
Dear Matt,
As magical as our evening was, your amazing photos make it even more magical! Thank you to all our sponsors — of which NorthEndBoston.com is one of the most ardent — and members without whom the trellises would be dark.
Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Holidays!
Friends of Christopher Columbus Park
Great photos Matt as usual.