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2025 Trellis Lighting at Christopher Columbus Park

Help spread the holiday cheer by joining the City of Boston, the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park for our annual trellis lighting in the North End's Christopher Columbus Park!

November 24, 2025
Event Date2025-11-24T17:00:00 - 2025-11-24T18:00:00

The Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park will host the 23rd annual holiday lighting of the signature trellis at Christopher Columbus Park in the North End.

Boston’s historic waterfront, will be transformed into a beautiful holiday display when the park’s 260 feet of trellis are illuminated with lights near the Marriott Long Wharf Hotel and throughout the park. 

Other festive activities include: 

  • Musical performances
  • Special guest appearance from Santa Claus and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. 
  • Eggnog from H.P. Hood
  • Hot chocolate and cookies from the Boston Marriott Long Wharf
  • Clam Chowder courtesy of Joes Waterfront

The celebration is sponsored by H.P. Hood LLC and the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park.  Additional support is provided by Meet Boston.

Visit the Parks events page or call (617) 635-4505 for more information.

November 24, 2025
Event Date2025-11-24T17:00:00 - 2025-11-24T18:00:00
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