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GALLERY: 80th annual Boston Holiday Tree Lighting

by Shannon Damiano

Cheers erupted in the Boston Common as a nearly 60-year-old, 48-foot tree was lit for the 80th annual Boston Holiday Tree Lighting. Bostonians were excited to be back to Boston Common after last year’s virtual celebration. 

A child sits on their parents’ shoulders during the tree lighting. SHANNON DAMIANO/ DFP STAFF
A person takes a photo of the tree lighting. SHANNON DAMIANO/ DFP STAFF
A balloon merchant smiles as he moves his cart across the Boston Common. SHANNON DAMIANO/ DFP STAFF
Multicolored lights illuminate the nearly 50-foot tree at the 80th annual Boston Holiday Tree Lighting. SHANNON DAMIANO/ DFP STAFF
A person stands illuminated by a merchant’s stand at the Boston Common. SHANNON DAMIANO/ DFP STAFF
Attendees exit the Boston Common toward Boylston Street under strung-up holiday lights. SHANNON DAMIANO/ DFP STAFF

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