Annual tree-lighting celebration in Providence returns after virtual pandemic year

Annual tree-lighting celebration in Providence returns after virtual pandemic year

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The annual holiday tree lighting in downtown Providence was back in person Friday night after the pandemic caused the city to hold a virtual tree lighting in 2020.The celebrations included musical performances and caroling as the crowd counted down to the lighting of the tree outside Providence City Hall. It’s officially the holiday season in Providence! 🎄 @wpri12pic.twitter.com/Xwj818a3hP— Amanda Pitts (@AmandaPittsTV…

Olympian Nancy Kerrigan participates in Providence tree lighting celebration

The city of Providence lit its Christmas tree Friday evening. Dozens gathered for the annual Tree Lighting ceremony. As the tree lit up on the steps of City Hall, so too were the spirits of those who got to see it in person, for the first time in two years. Olympian Nancy Kerrigan was part of the tree light celebration on Friday, December 3, 2021. (WJAR)