Children Adrian (left) and Francisco peer inside a gift bag at the Hyde Square tree-lighting.
Mayor Thomas Menino greets a well-wisher at the Monument Square tree-lighting. (Photo by Stacey Rupolo)
Young people hold a sign thanking outgoing Mayor Thomas Menino for his service during the Monument Square tree-lighting event. (Photo by Stacey Rupolo)
(from left) Nerilys Cruz helps her daughter Darielys drink her hot chocolate while awaiting the tree-lighting in Monument Square.
Mayor Thomas Menino (left) talks with El Oriental de Cuba restaurant owner Nobel Garcia at the Hyde Square tree-lighting. (Photo by Stacey Rupolo)
Young Mark Gemmett gets a gift at the Hyde Square tree-lighting. (Photo by Stacey Rupolo)