BOSTON (WHDH) - The holiday season is in full swing on Beacon Hill and in Fenway.

People gathered Wednesday night for the lighting of the tree outside the State House – even Santa was on hand to celebrate.

In the Fenway neighborhood, people let out their best holiday cheers for the annual tree lighting.

The event there brought out a large crowd including Red Sox mascots Wally and Tessie.

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