An evergreen from Nova Scotia will take centre stage in Boston Thursday night.
The 82nd annual Boston Common Tree Lighting marks the 52nd year that the province has given a tree to the city as thanks for relief efforts following the 1917 Halifax Explosion.
The 40-year-old, 45-foot-tall white spruce was donated by Bette Gourley of Stewiacke and her family.
Provincial Premier Tim Houston will attend the tree lighting.
As well, Nova Scotia’s Celtic supergroup Còig and soul, hip hop, R&B, and Gospel artist O’Sound Lee, are scheduled to perform at Boston’s holiday kick-off.
I'm so excited. Nova Scotian artists Còig and O'Sound will be performing at my tree lighting next week, Nov. 30. I can't wait! It's always a fun time!#TreeForBoston @musicnovascotia @BostonParksDept pic.twitter.com/oH4sbnsro6
— Tree for Boston (@TreeforBoston) November 22, 2023
It's a beautiful sunny day in Boston! 🎄 What a welcome – music and lots of people to greet me as I arrived at the Boston Common. Looking forward to my tree lighting on Nov. 30.🎄#TreeforBoston @BostonParksDept pic.twitter.com/MW4YAlNB9P
— Tree for Boston (@TreeforBoston) November 21, 2023
