Charlie Breitrose
The town’s decorations on the Watertown Square Delta.
The Watertown-Belmont Chamber of Commerce (WBCC), Rotary Club of Watertown, and the Town of Watertown are pleased to announce that the sixth annual Tree Lighting ceremony will be held on Friday, December 1 in Watertown Square.
Organizers sent out the following information:
A reception will follow at the Watertown Savings Bank (WSB) main office in Watertown Square.
Santa Claus will arrive to the Square by fire truck at 5:15 p.m.; the tree will be lit at 5:30 p.m.; and the reception to follow immediately after at WSB, where attendees will enjoy refreshments, holiday music, and of course visit with Santa Claus!
Parking will be available at WSB after 5 p.m.
“We’re really excited for this year’s tree lighting, and to continue with this wonderful holiday tradition,” said WBCC Community Relations Liaison Paul Airasian.
Once again this year, radio station 105.7 WROR will also be outside in the Square with giveaways, games, music and with a special guest of their own beginning at 4:30 p.m. Watertown Rotary will also have refreshments out on the Square.
Thank you to all who make this event possible: A. Russo and Sons, Inc. for donating this year’s tree; Mr. Dirts Cleaning for decorating; the Town of Watertown for taking care of transporting and getting the tree lit; Watertown Police for providing a police detail; Watertown Fire for transporting Santa Claus; and the Pleasant Street Watertown Stop & Shop and Dunkin’ Donuts for refreshments.
For more information, please contact the WBCC at 617-926-1017.