~ Boston Mayor Michelle Wu has announced that the annual gift of an evergreen Christmas tree from Nova Scotia will be arriving at Boston Common on Tuesday, November 18th. The tree, which will be escorted by police, is expected to arrive at approximately 11 a.m.

This year marks the 54th year of the annual tree donation, which celebrates the 108-year friendship between Boston and Nova Scotia. The tradition began as a way to honor the people of Boston for their emergency assistance following the devastating 1917 munitions explosion in Halifax Harbor. The first "Tree for Boston" was donated in 1971 by Joseph Slauenwhite from Lunenburg County.

Mayor Wu expressed her excitement for this year's tree arrival, stating, "It was an honor and delight to join our neighbors in Nova Scotia last week to deliver our thanks and support from Boston as this special tree started its journey. Our two communities share a special bond that continues to be strengthened year after year through this holiday tradition and our ongoing partnership."

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Halifax Regional Municipality Mayor Andy Fillmore also spoke about the strong bond between Halifax and Boston, saying, "Halifax's friendship with Boston spans centuries. At our darkest hour after the Halifax Explosion, Boston was there. Our bond is forged by history and strengthened through tradition."

The official 2025 tree for Boston is a 45-foot-tall white spruce nominated by Ronald and Claire Feener of Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. It will arrive at Boston Common on Tuesday morning via flatbed truck. Members of the public are invited to cheer on the tree's arrival with candy canes and a special appearance by Santa.

Once it reaches its final destination near the Boston Visitors Center at 139 Tremont Street, the tree will be greeted by Interim Parks and Recreation Commissioner Cathy Baker-Eclipse, Santa Claus, Boston Park Rangers, and local school children.

The official lighting of the tree will take place on Thursday, December 4th at approximately 7:55 p.m. during the City of Boston's annual tree lighting ceremony on Boston Common. The event, which runs from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., will be broadcast live on WCVB Channel 5.

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The annual tree lighting is presented by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and title sponsor, The Province of Nova Scotia. It is also supported by presenting sponsor Amazon, signature sponsor Meet Boston, key sponsors Constellation Power and JetBlue, and media sponsors WCVB Channel 5 and the Boston Globe.

Mayor Wu recently visited Nova Scotia with her family on Sunday, November 9th to highlight the ongoing partnership between Boston and the Province of Nova Scotia. During her visit, she participated in the Tree for Boston tree cutting ceremony - making her the first Boston Mayor to attend and participate in this iconic holiday tradition. She also met with Canadian officials, exchanged gifts with Mayor Fillmore, visited Port Innovation, Engagement and Research (PIER), and toured the Health Innovation Hub.

For more information about holiday festivities in Boston, visit boston.gov/holidaylights. To stay updated on news, events, and improvements in Boston parks, visit boston.gov/parks or follow their social media channels @bostonparksdept on X, Facebook, Instagram, and @parks.boston.gov on Bluesky.

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