Literally! “Light Up Seaport” returns with a grand tree lighting, live entertainment, and the debut of Boston’s pinkest and fluffiest Yeti, Betty.
On Friday, December 6, Seaport welcomes yet another reason to be visited. The magical modern neighborhood, home to Snowport, will host its 8th annual “Light Up Seaport.”
The star of the show is the sparkling 52 foot holiday tree adorned with 10,000 twinkling lights—Boston’s tallest tree. The tree lighting takes place at the Seaport Common at 7:30 PM on Friday, December 6. But that’s only a small part of the fun!
‘Light Up Seaport’ 2024 schedule
From 5 PM through 9 PM, enjoy enchanting events in every corner of Seaport, and Snowport! Below is a full rundown of the schedule of events:
Want to know exactly what to expect at Seaport’s eighth annual holiday celebration? There will be everything from hot cocoa to live music performances. Make sure to get that coffee in an IV!
CeleBETTY Sighting: 5 PM to 9 PM
Head to the Suprette Courtyard for photo ops with Betty the Yeti! Meet her at Betty’s Blizzard Bluff within The Superette Courtyard and enjoy cotton candy and popcorn by Puffy Clouds, and beats by DJ Brian Halligan. Betty’s ice throne will be surrounded by 60+ lit faux evergreen trees and icebergs!
Find Betty at The Superette, 70 Pier 4 Blvd
Live Performances: 6 PM to 9 PM
- Boston City Singers
- Divine Sweater
- The Gracenotes
- ToriTori
Performances will take place at Seaport Common
Snowport Holiday tree lighting: 7:30 PM
The main event! Boston’s tallest tree gets “lit!”
- Hosted by “Cheermeisters” Amina Smith and Ashlee Feldman
Menorah Lighting: Sunday, December 29
There will also be a Menorah lighting on December 29!
The tree will be lit at 85 Northern Avenue, Boston, MA 02210 inside of Snowport