The annual event included performances and the arrival of Santa Claus.
November 25, 2016, 8:02 p.m.
Caroline McCarthy, 11, held her sister, Clare, 5, while waiting for Santa to arrive at the Macy's downtown Boston tree lighting on Friday. Craig F. Walker/The Boston Globe
The annual event included performances and the arrival of Santa Claus. Craig F. Walker/The Boston Globe/Globe Staff
Pedestrians passed a window in downtown Boston following the tree lighting. Craig F. Walker/The Boston Globe
Carolyn Prucher and her daughter Maddie , 6, admired a window following the Macy's downtown Boston tree lighting.Craig F. Walker/The Boston Globe
Brady Cushman , 6, dawned an elf hat while admiring the Christmas tree following the Macy's downtown Boston tree lighting.Craig F. Walker/The Boston Globe/Globe Staff
