Tree Lighting Launches Holiday Season in Oak Bluffs
Christmas season officially underway when tree is lit.
Christmas season officially underway when tree is lit.
Lighting of the tree in Healey Square is an annual tradition.
Lighting of the tree in Healey Square is an annual tradition.
Jason Mead of Rockland Trust manned the popcorn booth.
Jason Mead of Rockland Trust manned the popcorn booth.
Hot cocoa warmed bodies on a chilly Saturday evening.
Hot cocoa warmed bodies on a chilly Saturday evening.
Cartell family traveled from Connecticut to celebrate.
Cartell family traveled from Connecticut to celebrate.
Crowd begins to gather in the square.
Crowd begins to gather in the square.
Erin Tiernan of Basics hands out candy canes.
Erin Tiernan of Basics hands out candy canes.
Sean McMahon and Rose Guerin keep spirits bright with Christmas carols.
Sean McMahon and Rose Guerin keep spirits bright with Christmas carols.
Day-long celebration was part of Light Up Oak Bluffs sponsored by the Oak Bluffs Association.
Day-long celebration was part of Light Up Oak Bluffs sponsored by the Oak Bluffs Association.
Betty Koehler and daughter, Dr. Maya Koehler start their season in a joyful mood.
Betty Koehler and daughter, Dr. Maya Koehler start their season in a joyful mood.
Christine Todd leads the crowd in the countdown to light the tree.
Christine Todd leads the crowd in the countdown to light the tree.
Crowds faces illuminated by thousands of lit bulbs.
Crowds faces illuminated by thousands of lit bulbs.
People's attention then turned to Santa's arrival.
People's attention then turned to Santa's arrival.
The man of the hour, courtesy of the Oak Bluffs fire department.
The man of the hour, courtesy of the Oak Bluffs fire department.
Brian Weiland sings carols with the large crowd.
Brian Weiland sings carols with the large crowd.
Children rush to be by Santa's side, with wishes for gifts.
Children rush to be by Santa's side, with wishes for gifts.
Posing for pictures with his fans.
Posing for pictures with his fans.
Greeting children with many ho, ho, hos.
Greeting children with many ho, ho, hos.
The most popular man in town.
The most popular man in town.
A house on Ocean Park displays their Christmas spirit.
A house on Ocean Park displays their Christmas spirit.
A holiday crowd of kids wearing red antlers and parents sipping hot cocoa filled Healey Square Saturday evening for the annual Oak Bluffs tree lighting. Sean McMahon and Rose Guerin, and then Brian Weiland led everyone in Christmas carols. After lighting the tree, everyone waited for Santa to arrive. Soon an Oak Bluffs fire engine rolled up with the man of the hour and the holiday season officially began.