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Menorah lighting ceremonies in Boston

Light up Boston at one of these festival of lights ceremonies.

Menorah lighting at the Seaport

The Grand Seaport Menorah Lighting and Spectacular LED Show at the Seaport will kick off on Sunday.

Photo provided by the Seaport

Hanukkah begins at sundown on Thursday, Dec. 7. Dreidels will be spun, menorahs will be lit, and the community will come together. Here are opportunities to gather and celebrate the Festival of Lights.

🕯️ The 40th Annual Menorah Lighting will begin at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 7. Community leaders, dignitaries, and local elected officials will gather to light the 22-ft menorah at the Boston Common Brewer Fountain, located near the Park Street T Stop.

🕯️ Join Chabad of Downtown Boston for the menorah lighting ceremony in the Seaport on Sunday, Dec. 10 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Attendees can also enjoy Hanukkah treats, live music, and a spectacular light show.

Bonus: JArts will host a celebration tonight from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Museum of Fine Arts. The museum will be open with $5 general admission for this all-ages event with arts and crafts activities, giveaways, snacks, and engaging art experiences.

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