Dates Of Event: Official lighting was November 21. Photos were taken December 9, 2016
Location: Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park, 110 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA (near Tia’s and the Marriott Long Wharf Hotel)
Hours: Lights go on at dusk every day through out the holidays
Cost: Free
Parking: Parking in this part of the city is tough. If you can’t find street parking spaces, there is a parking garage at the Vpne parking garage located at 200 State St which is nearby. The Aquarium (on the MBTA’s Blue Line) and South Station (the Red Line on the MBTA) stops are also within walking distance.
Handicapped Accessible: Yes
Dog Friendly: Yes
Highlights: Festive lights and decorations
Web Site: Holiday Trellis
There are several holiday displays in the city of Boston. You can skate and shop at the new Boston Winter attraction. You can view the light display at Faneuil Hall. Or, you can check out the tree at the Boston Common.
But, there is one holiday display that often goes unnoticed despite its festive display.
The Holiday Trellis display at Christopher Columbus Park in Boston’s historic North End, is home to one of the more beautiful light displays in the city.
The 260 foot trellis is lit up with 50,000 blue lights. A wreath decorated with a red bow and white lights hangs at the entrance to the trellis. Fourteen trees in the park are also lit up.
The lighting of the trellis is a big event at Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park. Refreshments are provided and a musical guest performs each year (this year the musical performance was by Sharon Zeffiro).
While playing with my camera, I noticed how the path and lights looked much brighter with certain settings.
While those phoros look cool, the actual colors are not as bright.
The trellis is pet friendly and the dogs seem to really like the lights which seem to sparkle when they shine on the path. Denali, a 1 year old Golden Retriever, stopped chasing the spots on the path to pose for a quick photo.
Happy holidays, however you celebrate (or don’t)! Thank you all for the holiday cheer and for all of your support throughout the year!
December 24th, 2016 at 1:14 am
Lovely !
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December 24th, 2016 at 2:19 am
Thank you!
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December 24th, 2016 at 1:46 am
Beautiful!
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December 24th, 2016 at 2:22 am
It is! Thank you!
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December 24th, 2016 at 1:57 pm
Welcome!
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December 24th, 2016 at 3:19 am
What a beautiful trellis! Happy Holidays!
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December 24th, 2016 at 3:20 am
Thank you! Happy Holidays to you as well!
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December 24th, 2016 at 4:58 am
Beautiful pictures. Loved getting to see such a neat and different decorating idea. Also looks like a beautiful place to visit. Thank you for sharing.
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December 24th, 2016 at 3:34 pm
Thank you! It is a very pretty display. I wish I could have stayed longer. But, I didn’t have time to spend there.
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December 25th, 2016 at 4:18 pm
Love all the pictures to show the dimention of the lights
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December 25th, 2016 at 5:58 pm
Thank you!
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December 24th, 2016 at 8:37 am
What beautiful Christmas lights! Happy Christmas to you and yours and I hope Santa brings you all everything you want!
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December 24th, 2016 at 3:28 pm
Thank you! I’ve been a pretty good boy this year. So, I think Santa will be good to me!
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December 24th, 2016 at 11:15 am
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December 24th, 2016 at 12:30 pm
Thank you for sharing this Wayne, I haven’t seen much beautiful as this here 🙂
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December 24th, 2016 at 3:25 pm
Thank you Irene!
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December 27th, 2016 at 10:46 am
Always a magical space.
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December 27th, 2016 at 2:14 pm
Thank you!
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