BOSTON – The Boston Commons welcomed in the holidays with its 69th annual Christmas tree lighting Thursday night, with food and entertainment for all those bracing the cold to see the first festive lightings of the season.
The event, which lasted from 6-8 p.m., included appearances by the Radio City Rockettes dancers, the Boston Pops Gospel Choir, and Grammy award-winning R&B artist Patti Austin among others. The Province of Nova Scotia worked with the city of Boston to supply the sponsors, entertainment, and over 80 decorated trees throughout the park, in addition to the main tree lighting. The event, which took place throughout the Boston Commons and the Public Garden, was free to all individuals.
“This is my fourth year coming to the tree lighting,” said 22-year-old Brandilee Panebianco, a former broadcast journalism student who lives in Boston. “I’m a huge sucker for holiday stuff. I’ll watch the tree lighting, go home, and watch the movie Elf.”
At approximately 7 p.m., JC Monahan of Newscenter Channel 5 broadcasted live while Mayor Thomas Menino flipped the switch alongside Santa Clause to light up the main tree, a 50-foot, 50-year-old white spruce. The tree was donated by Gary and Roseann Meisner of Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia.
“We’re actually from Maine and my husband had to come down to Boston this weekend for a work conference,” said Jana Markow, 40. “We saw the stage set up and decided to check it out. It’s crowded, but at least we got a good spot where we can see.”
Markow and her two kids Lila and Jackson, along with her husband David, were standing on a bench on a hill just right of the main stage. The Varsity Girls, a singing group that was nominated for Best Pop/R&B Artist at the 2010 Boston Music Awards, were performing a rendition of Mariah Carey’s “All I want for Christmas is You,” a popular, modern R&B Christmas hit.
Markow is most excited to catch the performance of the Radio City Rockettes.
“I lived in Boston 12 years and never made it to the tree lighting,” said David Markow. “I’m glad I’m able to catch it this year with my family.”
The night ended with a pyrotechnic light display synchronized with a performance organized by the Boston Pops Gospel Choir.
The event, which lasted from 6-8 p.m., included appearances by the Radio City Rockettes dancers, the Boston Pops Gospel Choir, and Grammy award-winning R&B artist Patti Austin among others. The Province of Nova Scotia worked with the city of Boston to supply the sponsors, entertainment, and over 80 decorated trees throughout the park, in addition to the main tree lighting. The event, which took place throughout the Boston Commons and the Public Garden, was free to all individuals.
“This is my fourth year coming to the tree lighting,” said 22-year-old Brandilee Panebianco, a former broadcast journalism student who lives in Boston. “I’m a huge sucker for holiday stuff. I’ll watch the tree lighting, go home, and watch the movie Elf.”
At approximately 7 p.m., JC Monahan of Newscenter Channel 5 broadcasted live while Mayor Thomas Menino flipped the switch alongside Santa Clause to light up the main tree, a 50-foot, 50-year-old white spruce. The tree was donated by Gary and Roseann Meisner of Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia.
“We’re actually from Maine and my husband had to come down to Boston this weekend for a work conference,” said Jana Markow, 40. “We saw the stage set up and decided to check it out. It’s crowded, but at least we got a good spot where we can see.”
Markow and her two kids Lila and Jackson, along with her husband David, were standing on a bench on a hill just right of the main stage. The Varsity Girls, a singing group that was nominated for Best Pop/R&B Artist at the 2010 Boston Music Awards, were performing a rendition of Mariah Carey’s “All I want for Christmas is You,” a popular, modern R&B Christmas hit.
Markow is most excited to catch the performance of the Radio City Rockettes.
“I lived in Boston 12 years and never made it to the tree lighting,” said David Markow. “I’m glad I’m able to catch it this year with my family.”
The night ended with a pyrotechnic light display synchronized with a performance organized by the Boston Pops Gospel Choir.
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