Framingham Tree Lighting, Holiday Block Party, Returns For 2025

FRAMINGHAM, MA — Framingham will host its 34th annual Tree Lighting Ceremony and Holiday Block Party on Dec. 5 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Memorial Building Plaza and Union Avenue, officials announced this week.

“The Tree Lighting Ceremony is a beloved Framingham tradition that brings our community together to celebrate the joy of the season. I encourage everyone, neighbors, families, and friends, to join us for an evening of lights, music, and holiday cheer,” said Mayor Charlie Sisitsky.

A 35-foot Norway spruce tree, donated by Kevin and Cheryl Nelson and William Lytte of Bradford Road, was gifted to the City of Framingham.

The tree will be installed at the Memorial Building Plaza over Thanksgiving weekend.

The mistress of ceremonies will be NBC10 news anchor Latoyia Edwards.

Attendees can enjoy a variety of activities, including:

• A sing-along with the Scouts
• A story walk and story time with author Megan Litwin, who will read her story Twinkle, Twinkle, Winter Night
• Free books for children, courtesy of the Friends of the Framingham Public Library and the Framingham Public Library
• Free popcorn, courtesy of the Framingham Public Library, which will also have its bookmobile at the event
• Santa Claus, hot chocolate, cookies, and live entertainment

The event, as it is annually, is free to attend.