Mayor Martin J. Walsh, the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, and The Friends of Copley Square welcome the holidays with the annual Copley Square Tree Lighting on Monday, November 30, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. The free event will feature appearances by Mayor Walsh, “Dining Playbook†host Jenny Johnson, Santa Claus, and Rudolph along with live entertainment including members of the Boston Pops Brass Ensemble, Berklee College of Music’s co-ed contemporary a cappella group Pitch Slapped, “The Voice†contestant Brittany Butler, and a holiday sing-along. In addition, the US Postal Service will unveil its new holiday stamp. The festivities continue with a family reception from 6 – 7 at the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel. For more information visit www.friendsofcopleysquare.org.
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Friday, February 6, 7:00 pm – Mardi Gras Benefit for Friends of Copley Square
Buy tickets before the December 5 deadline for savings on one of Boston’s most exciting benefit events – Mardi Gras a Boston 2015. The Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel will host. Tickets are $125 per person before December 5, $150 thereafter. For $475 purchase two tickets and an overnight stay in the Back Bay (always desirable during the winter), but there is limited availability so book today. Visit http://www.focsmardigras2015.eventbrite.com, or send a check to The Friends of Copley Square, PO Box 170124, Boston, MA 02117-0124.

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Wednesday, February 26, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm – Celebrating Toni Pollak
The Friends of the Public Garden is joining with Boston Park Advocates to celebrate retiring Parks Commissioner Toni Pollak on February 26, from 5 – 7 at the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel. Admission is $10, and space is limited. Please rsvp by February 20 at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/thank-you-to-toni-pollak-tickets-6825494237.

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Monday, June 21, 6:00 pm – Summer Solstice Stroll in Copley Square
On Monday, June 21, beginning at 6 pm, join The Friends of Copley Square for the Summer Solstice Stroll in Copley Square, a guided tour of the landmarks of Copley Square. Begin at Normandy Real Estate Partners’ Hancock Tower, then on to Trinity Church, the Boston Public Library, and Old South Church, concluding at the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel. Learn the history of the Square, listen to music, taste refreshments along the way, enjoy the splendid landmark buildings and institutions, then complete the evening with a light supper. The Summer Solstice Stroll benefits The Friends of Copley Square, Inc., a not for profit friends group which provides funding to assist the City with the maintenance and beautification of the Square. Festive business attire. $100 per person. You may purchase tickets online at http://friendsofcopleysquare.org prior to the June 17 deadline, or send a check made out to The Friends of Copley Square to 234 Clarendon Street, Boston, MA 02116. You may contact the Stroll Committee by email at SolsticeStroll@gmail.com.


