Boston University News Service photographer Mohan Ge was there to capture the city holiday tradition that spans multiple neighborhoods in Boston, complete with lighting trees and Santa.
Scenes from the celebration:
Mayor Wu gathered with a group of school children in front of the Christmas tree in Paul Revere Mall in the North End on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021.(Photo by Mohan Ge/BU News Service)A photo of the crowd taking a photo with the mayor. (Photo by Mohan Ge/BU News Service)Mayor Wu and Santa Claus preparing to light up the Christmas trees. (Photo by Mohan Ge/BU News Service)An additional photo of attendees taking a photo with the mayor (Photo by Mohan Ge/BU News Service)Ruthzee Louijeune, an At-Large member-elect of the Boston City Council, gave a speech at the event. (Photo by Mohan Ge/BU News Service)Mayor Wu also gave a speech, encouraging people to vote in an upcoming special election involving the state senate’s First Suffolk & Middlesex District. (Photo by Mohan Ge/BU News Service)Mayor Wu received a gift from a member of the East Boston community in Maverick Square, East Boston on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021. (Photo by Mohan Ge/BU News Service)