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The City of Boston's 73rd annual tree lighting celebration

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Wednesday Dec 17, 2014

Mayor Martin J. Walsh is joined by WCVB-TV's Anthony Everett, Santa Claus, and some lucky youngsters as they prepare to throw the switch lighting Boston's official Christmas tree and Boston Common at the City of Boston's 73rd annual tree lighting celebration on December 4. The event was presented by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department with title sponsor The Province of Nova Scotia, signature sponsors Capital One 360 and Emera Inc., and presenting sponsors Distrigas/GDF SUEZ and Roche Bros.  Additional support was provided by media sponsors WCVB-TV Channel 5, Magic 106.7 FM, the Boston Herald, and the Boston Globe.Photo by:  Shawn Duhamel