Boston's Official Holiday Tree Arrival 2026

Name: Boston’s Official Holiday Tree Arrival 2026
Start: 2026-11-24T11:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-11-24T12:00:00-05:00
Location: Boston Common

Boston Common, 139 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02111 · Downtown

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When	Tuesday, November 24, 2026 · 11:00 am – noonEastern time.
Where	Boston Common139 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02111 · Downtown · Map
Price	FreeNo admission charge listed by the organizer.
Listed by	boston.govOrganizer’s page · All events at Boston Common →
Category	Children and Family Friendly

About

Nova Scotia’s annual gift tree arrives on Boston Common under police escort. Nova Scotia sends the tree to thank Boston for its help after the 1917 Halifax explosion, and this year’s is the 55th. The welcome ceremony is free.

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Boston Common, 139 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02111Downtown. Check the MBTA trip planner for the closest station; most Boston venues are a short walk from the T.

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