Reminder: Somerville’s Annual Holiday Celebrations

On December 5, 2024, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

~Photos by Bobbie Toner

Community invited to annual Christmas tree and Menorah lightings, along with city-wide illuminations tour

Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the Somerville Arts Council (SAC) warmly invite the Somerville community to join in the City’s 2024 holiday celebrations. The City will illuminate City Hall concourse with festive Christmas tree and menorah lighting events that will include snacks, refreshments, entertainment and gifts for children.

The community is also invited to see the creativity and holiday spirit of their neighbors by embarking on either a self-guided or SAC-led Illuminations Tour. More details about each event are available below.

Christmas Tree Lighting

Date: Thursday, December 5, 2024 (Rain date: December 12)
Start Time: 5 p.m.
Location: City Hall Concourse (93 Highland Ave)

Menorah Lighting

Date: Thursday, December 26, 2024 (Rain date: December 30)
Start Time: 6 p.m.
Location: City Hall Concourse (93 Highland Ave)

Holiday Gift Drives

Join us in spreading holiday cheer – each year the City supports annual holiday gift drives. Check back soon on the City website for how you can contribute.

Illuminations Tour

Dates:

December 12, 2024-January 2025: Illuminations map available to take a self guided tour
Check back soon at somervilleartscouncilorg/illuminationstour for more information on the Illuminations Bike Tour.

For more information on the City’s holiday events, please call 311 (617-666-3311 from outside the City). For more information on the SAC Illuminations Tour, please email Iaritza Menjivar at imenjivar@somervillema.gov.