Elm Street Plaza
Shop Local Saturday will feature the Mayor’s Tree Lighting of the 20-foot community tree at Elm Street Plaza in the heart of Westfield’s official downtown Cultural District. A city tradition for decades, Mayor Mike McCabe will host the festivities that will feature caroling with the Westfield High School Show Choir and the WHS Pep Band. Hot chocolate will be provided by Mt. Moriah Lodge. Santa and Mrs. Claus will make a very special arrival, followed by the opportunity for youngsters to visit with them. Prior to and after the festivities, attendees are encouraged to do some gift shopping and to discover the special DecemberFest cocktails and menu items, available at nearby District restaurants and pubs.
DecemberFest 2025 activities are produced and/or hosted by Westfield On Weekends (WOW) in association with Westfield State University and the City of Westfield.
Sponsors include: Westfield G & E/Whip City Fiber; bankESB; M&T Bank; Westfield Bank; Baystate Health; Firtion-Adams Funeral Services; Downtown Westfield Cultural District; City of Westfield; Westfield State University; Reminder Publishing; The Sullivan Family: Lisa Oleksak-Sullivan/Coldwell Banker Realty; City Councilor At Large Richard K. Sullivan, Jr. and Attorney Richard "Kick" Sullivan III; The Queenin Family;
Funding in part with grants from the Massachusetts Cultural Council, Westfield Cultural Council and Shurtleff Children’s Service, Inc.
Westfield on Weekends, Inc (WOW) is a 501 (c)(3) volunteer not-for-profit organization, founded in 2003 to produce diverse, accessible and affordable events that enhance and celebrate diversity and community life in Westfield.
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