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The City of Watertown and its sponsors presents The Whoville Jubilee and Official Watertown Tree Lighting!

Come visit the grounds of the Commander's Mansion for a jolly night of holiday fun!

This will be an indoor and outdoor walking experience.

Your Whoville Passport will make sure you don't miss a moment of merrymaking! Event will be held snow or shine!

Parking: Free garage parking in the Arsenal on the Charles office complex (across from Branch Line/Panera). Handicap parking will be made available closer to the entrance. Be on the lookout for WPD! Please note there will be NO parking at the Commander's Mansion. Additional parking can be found in the Arsenal Park lot.

Donations: Watertown Vet's collecting new, unwrapped toys for Toy's for Tots and the Whooley Foundation. For each toy donated, you will receive a raffle ticket to be entered to become the Cheermeister Family and light the official Watertown Tree! If you would like to make a monetary donation, checked may be made payable to The Whooley Foundation. We will not be accepting cash.

Free Photos with Santa: UPDATE: As of 11/17 the Santa Experience is completely full.

Makers Market: Inside the Mansion will house local Watertown artisans selling hand made gifts.

Charlotte Kennedy | Dan Lawrence| Julie Johnson & Susan Barnette | Sarah Tahang | Sotto Chocolates

Tree Lighting: Official Watertown Tree lighting will take place at 6 PM, after the Cheermeister Family drawing!

Thanks to our Sponsors and Partners for making this happen:

(in alphabetical order)

Alexandria Real Estate Equities

Arlene Smith

Arsenal Financial, LLC

Assured Fire Alarm Company Inc.

Branch Line

Commonwealth Construction