Thanks to the help of WCAT Director, Mike Cabral and Executive Director of the Winthrop Chamber of Commerce, Betsy Shane, this year’s virtual tree lighting was a success. The program, which is approximately one hour and fifteen minutes long, showcases a long list of entertaining acts and holiday greetings.
Kicking off the virtual ceremony, were masked dance performances by students from Jessica Gordon School of Performing Arts. Paula Flaherty and her dog Benny did their best rendition of Holly Jolly Christmas, while the team at East Boston Savings Bank and a group from Parks and Recreation took Jingle Bells to the next level. The Tennen Family invited viewers into their home to share their Hanukkah tradition. Several youngsters made their big screen debut as they doled out holiday greetings and students of all ages from the Winthrop School of Performing Arts pulled off flawless dance numbers. Ben Houghton narrated Snowmen at Christmas and Jonathan LaMaster shared his musical talent with a rendition of Mele Kalikimaka. For Kids Only led a kid’s craft and Cervizzi’s Martial Arts demonstrated a variety of different techniques taught in the studio.
According to Shane, several residents shared positive reviews of the first-ever virtual tree lighting, which was also the 29th annual holiday event in the town.
Many local businesses and organizations shared in the festivities including:
Cervizzi’s Martial Arts
For Kids Only
Honan Sign company
La Siesta
Winthrop Book Depot
Antique Table
Balloon City
Robin’s Nest Boutique and Fine Gifts
For Kid’s Only
East Boston Savings Bank
The Winthrop Lodge of Elks
WINARC
Special Sponsors who made the event possible:
Leary Mechanical Inc.
Macfarland Insurance
Paul W. Marks Co.
Robin’s Nest
Speaker of the House Bob DeLeo
The Cal-Zone
Massport
Please check out the show at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7McglGV_JVE&t=147s