BOSTON (WHDH) - Boston’s official Christmas tree from Nova Scotia is slated to be delivered to Boston Common on Friday, Mayor Martin J. Walsh has announced.
The tree — which departed from the Port of Halifax on Wednesday — will arrive by police escort at the Common around 11 a.m., according to Walsh.
This year’s 45-foot white spruce tree commemorates 103 years of friendship with Nova Scotia after Boston provided emergency assistance when Halifax was devastated by a maritime munitions explosion in 1917.
Nova Scotia is also dedicating the tree to healthcare workers and those who are working on the frontlines during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Due to the pandemic, the tree is being transported on a container vessel.
A proud moment for all of us at the Port of Halifax earlier today as we helped with the transportation of the annual Boston Tree from Nova Scotia. Special thanks to @Eimskip and #PSA Halifax. pic.twitter.com/ky6N61rKE9
— Port of Halifax / Port d'Halifax (@portofhalifax) November 18, 2020
I'll leave @hfxgov on November 18 and be delivered to #BostonCommon, @CityOfBoston within days: https://t.co/8RyjnZ6iyS @usconshalifax #sendoff #thankful
2/2 pic.twitter.com/9AfHLHL79l— Tree for Boston (@TreeforBoston) November 16, 2020
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