Photo: City of Boston
BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) — Santa Claus has finally arrived in town!
With a spirited countdown and the flip of a switch, Santa, Mrs. Claus and Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, lighted the Christmas tree in Roslindale Square, kicking off the holiday season in Boston. Santa Claus arrived on a fire truck with lights flashing and sirens blaring to the delight of the crowd that packed the square for the 40th annual ceremony.
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"It's really special, the holiday season, because there are almost 50 trees across the city, a special ceremony at each one of them, and it's a time for people to get to be with their neighbors, enjoy a bit of the holiday spirit, and enjoy being together," Wu said.
Mayor Wu was scheduled to light at least nine additional trees on Saturday as part of the annual Dorchester Trolley Tour. She ended the day at the annual Martin's Park ship lighting ceremony in Seaport. Residents from across the city spent an evening filled with neighborhood tree lightings, bringing residents together in the holiday spirit.
WBZ NewsRadio’s Mike Macklin reports.