BOSTON (WHDH) - Gov. Charlie Baker, Mayor Martin J. Walsh and several other state officials will celebrate the start of Chanukah by lighting two massive menorahs in Boston.
Signaling the start of the eight-day Jewish holiday, the 15-foot menorah in front of Macy’s in Downtown Crossing will be lit on Sunday, Dec. 2.
Mayor Walsh will be attending and the celebration, beginning at 3 p.m., will also feature a live band and refreshments.
The second menorah lighting will take place at The Grand Staircase inside the State House on Dec. 3 at 4 p.m.
Gov baker will join several leaders from the local Jewish community as they lift the first candles onto the 18-foot menorah.
The ceremony will feature performances from the 21-piece U.S. Navy Band and the Schechter Day School.
Both ceremonies are open to the public.
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