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Mayor encourages people to enjoy First Night in Boston and celebrate responsibly |
12/29/2008 - Released by Mayor's Office
For more information contact Mayor's Press Office at 617-635-4461
Today, Mayor Thomas M. Menino encouraged people to come to Boston to ring in the New Year during Boston’s 33rd Annual First Night celebration.
“Boston is the best place to welcome in the New Year and our First Night celebration pairs the best of the old and new as it celebrates our great cultures and traditions and brings our city closer together,” said Mayor Menino. “I strongly encourage everyone to take advantage of all the city has to offer.”
Mayor Menino and city officials have worked with the MBTA and the First Night organization to ensure that First Night 2009 is a safe and fun experience for everyone. In addition to an increased presence of public safety personnel and services, including police and EMS, the MBTA will be free after 8 p.m.
City officials reminded residents:
-That families should designate one meeting place and phone number to use in case someone is lost – EMS will have a lost child station at the Hynes Convention Center as well as a medical aid station. There will also be a medical aid station at the Boston Common.
-To expect traffic delays in certain parts of the city.
-No public drinking will be tolerated.
-Do not drink and drive.
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Boston Common Holiday Tree Lighting Coming December 4th |
11/26/2008 - Released by Parks and Recreation
For more information contact Parks Dept.
The City of Boston’s Official Tree Lighting comes to Boston Common on Thursday, December 4, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. This will be the 67th annual Tree Lighting on Boston Common, sponsored by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, title sponsor Nova Scotia Come to life, WCVB-TV Channel 5, Magic 106.7 FM, and Macy’s.
The holiday decorations throughout Boston Common and the Public Garden, including the city’s official Christmas tree, a 46-foot white spruce donated by Craig and Marina Cook of Clementsvale in Annapolis County, Nova Scotia, will light up in sequence when Mayor Thomas M. Menino throws the switch with Santa Claus.
The annual holiday display includes over 80 trees throughout Boston Common. In keeping with Mayor Menino’s “green” initiatives, this is the first year that the Christmas tree, Parkman Bandstand, and the Frog Pond pavilion will be lit with energy-efficient LEDs designed by Lux Lighting Design along with additional lighting enhancements.
The celebration on Boston Common will feature performers from Nova Scotia and New England with WCVB TV-5 providing live coverage of the festivities hosted by Mary Richardson and Anthony Everett.
The entertainment will include R&B singing sensation Brian McKnight, Canadian bluesman and Juno Award winner Garrett Mason, 16-year-old 2008 Boston POPSEARCH high school winner Katie Mayhew of West Tisbury, the Boston Arts Academy, the Masquerade cabaret troupe, Dance Studio 665, and Magic 106.7’s Nancy Quill and Mike Addams.
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