Free
Boston Common Tree Arrival
- When
- Tue Nov 24 · around 11 AM
- Where
- Boston CommonDowntown
- Admission
- Free
Nova Scotia's holiday tree rolls onto the Common with a police escort. It's the yearly thank-you for Boston's help after the 1917 Halifax explosion.
Official event page ↗Plan your visit
Getting there
Boston Common
139 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02111
On the T: Park Street (Red/Green Line)
Get directions ↗Good to know
- The tree arrives by police escort around 11 AM. The time is approximate.
- The city does not say where on the Common the tree will be placed.
- Free. Run by Boston Parks: Parks@boston.gov, 617-635-4505.
Details checked against the official page on Nov 4, 2026. Times and details can change. Check the official page before you head out.