FESTIVITIES

Mayor Thomas M. Menino, the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, and The Friends of Copley Square will welcome revelers to the annual Copley Square Holiday Tree Lighting on Tuesday, November 27, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The free event will feature lights provided by Boston Properties and appearances by Mayor Menino, Back Bay resident and WHDH-TV anchor Janet Wu, Santa Claus, Rudolph, and 105.7 WROR personalities along with live entertainment including the Trinity Church Choristers, Boston Children’s Chorus, United States Air Force Brass Quintet, and a holiday sing-along. The Old South Church bell will toll when the tree is illuminated. Light refreshments will be provided by local businesses and the Fairmont Copley Plaza will host a family reception immediately following for attendees.

In addition to the tree lighting, a number of other festivities will take place in and around Copley Squareon November 29. The Boston Public Library and The Catered Affair will host a Story Hour and Candy Cane Tea at the Copley Square Library’s Courtyard Restaurant from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. The event is free but reservations are required by calling (617) 859-2282.

For additional information please call the Boston Parks and Recreation Department at (617) 635-4505.