Tree lightings signal a dash to Christmas, holiday season

Mrs. Claus and Santa crossed Dot Ave and made their way to the festivities at Ashmont’s Droser Plaza.

Holiday tree lighting events were held across Dorchester and other city neighborhoods last Saturday (Nov. 30). The Mayor’s Office helped to organize a series of ceremonies on Saturday afternoon that culminated in a gathering at the Droser Plaza next to Ashmont station, where hundreds of people turned out for the Greater Ashmont Main Street’s Holiday Market.

Mayor’s Office Photos by John Wilcox

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Council President Ruthzee Louijeune took a selfie with a young constituent, Bill Richard, and Mayor Wu at Martin’s Park “ship-lighting” in Seaport.

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Mayor Wu and helpers in Fields Corner’s Town Field.

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Mike Folan greeted Mayor Wu in Peabody Square.

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The scene at Peabody Square.


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