2025 Lighting of the Ship at Martin's Park

A special children’s celebration will be held on Saturday, November 29, at 5 p.m. at the Smith Family Waterfront in the Seaport District and Fort Point neighborhood when the Friends of Martin’s Park and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department host the fourth annual holiday lighting of the ship in Martin’s Park. Additional support provided by Nan Fung Life Sciences Real Estate.

Martin’s Park will be transformed into a beautiful holiday display when the ship, surrounding beach fencing, and pedestrian bridge are illuminated with over 1,500 feet of blue and white tube lights. 

Other festive attractions include: 

• Santa will arrive by boat with the Boston Police Harbor Unit at the Harborwalk
• Entertainment will be provided by a cappella group Pitch Perfect performing a selection of holiday classics
•  Seaport’s own Betty the Yeti will make an appearance  
• Holiday beverages provided by Hood and Caffe Nero

For more information, visit the lighting Martin's Park page or call (617) 635-4505.