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.
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWWWWWW] The Newtowne Morris Men gave a spontaneous performance this afternoon at Christopher Columbus Park outside Joe’s American Bar & Grill. An onlooker explained that the dance is to “wake up the Earth for Spring.” It also seemed important that it be performed near a pub. From their website: The Newtowne Morris Men have Read More…
In response to a previously reported homeless encampment at the Tot Lot of Christopher Columbus Park, the Friends group and Boston Police have provided the following updates. (See also: Friends of Christopher Columbus Park Letter Details Homeless Playground Incident; Requests Bodily Fluids Protocol). Notice in the second message from Sgt. Lema that several parks are Read More…
The Friends of Christopher Columbus Park are meeting on Monday, February 13th, 6:30 pm at the Mariner’s House, 11 North Square (two doors up from the Paul Revere House). Note, this is a date change to avoid conflict with Valentine’s Day. FOCCP sent out the following meeting announcement about the upcoming meeting on Monday, February 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.