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!