Six Christmas tree lighting events in New Bedford in December, 2017

The following is a list of Christmas tree lighting events in New Bedford during the month of December in celebration of the holiday season:

Cove Street Neighborhood Group Tree Lighting
Date and Time: Friday, December 1 at 5:00 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 2 at 4:30 p.m.
Location: Pleasant Street in Front of Main Library Downtown

Join Mayor Jon Mitchell, New Bedford City Councilors and the New Bedford community for the annual tree lighting celebration! At 4:30 p.m. Santa and Mrs. Claus will lead a parade up William Street to the Main Library. The parade will feature the award-winning New Bedford High School Whaler Marching Band and the All-City Middle School Marching Band and Color Guard. The countdown celebration will feature holiday songs, greetings from local elected officials and an appearance by Santa Claus! In addition, plans for City Celebrates! on New Year’s Eve will be announced. New Bedford Community Services Department will serve complimentary hot chocolate!

Festival of Lights Celebration at Clasky Common Park
Date and Time: Sunday, December 3 at 5:00 p.m.
Location: Clasky Common Park at County and Pope Streets

Monte Park/A.J. Gomes Neighborhood Association Tree Lighting
Date and Time: Monday, December 4 at 5:30 p.m.
Location: Monte Park located at Acushnet Avenue and Cannon Street

Buttonwood Park Neighborhood Association Tree Lighting
Date and Time: Wednesday, December 6 at 6:30 p.m.
Location: Buttonwood Senior Center, 1 Oneida Street

Bullard Street Neighborhood Association Tree Lighting
Date and Time: Saturday, December 17 at 6:30 p.m.
Location: Riverside Park on the corner of Belleville Avenue and Tallman Street

Here’s a list of 18 holiday events in New Bedford in December.