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There are eight tree lighting ceremonies in the City of New Bedford scheduled during the 2012 holiday season. For dozens of other events check out our full Christmas and holiday schedule: http://www.newbedfordguide.com/new-bedford-2012-christmas-holiday-schedule/2012/11/15.
Cove Street Neighborhood Group Tree Lighting
Date and Time: November 30th at 6:00 p.m.
Location: Park on the corner of Ruth Street and Salisbury Street
City of New Bedford Official Christmas Tree Lighting
Date and Time: Saturday, December 1st at 4:30pm
Location: City Hall Plaza
Join Mayor Mitchell and New Bedford officials for an annual New Bedford tradition!
On Saturday, December 1st at 4:30pm, the parade will step off from the bottom of William Street (at North Water Street) and will march up to City Hall Plaza for the lighting of the City’s Official Christmas Tree on the steps of the Main Library. The New Bedford High School Marching Band, the All-City Middle School Marching Band and Colorguard will participate in this festive event for the whole family to celebrate the holiday season.
Far North End Neighborhood Association Tree Lighting
Date and Time: Sunday, December 2nd at 6:30 p.m.
Location: Fire Station # 5, 3665 Acushnet Avenue
Goulart Square Association Tree Lighting
Date: Sunday, December 9th at 6:30 p.m.
Location: Ashley Park on the corner of Rivet Street and Bolton Street
South End Business Association Tree Lighting
Date and Time: Tuesday, December 10th—Reading of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” at 4:00 p.m. and tree lighting at 5:30 p.m.
Location: Howland Green Library, 3 Rodney French Boulevard
South Central /South First Association Tree Lighting
Date and Time: Tuesday, December 11th at 4:30 p.m.
Location: Monte Park on the corner of Russell Street and Acushnet Avenue
Rockdale Avenue Neighborhood Association Tree Lighting
Date: Thursday, December 13th 6:30 p.m.
Location: Harrington Park on the Corner of Court Street and Liberty Street (across from Hathaway School)
Bullard Street Neighborhood Association Tree Lighting
Date: Saturday, December 15th at 6:00 p.m.
Location: Riverside Park on the corner of Belleville Avenue and Coffin Avenue
