Winter Fest Canceled At Boston City Hall Plaza

BOSTON, MA — If you're dreaming of ice-skating at City Hall Plaza for the Winter festival, stop right there. This summer the mayor canceled the two-year tradition in lieu of a makeover for the plaza.

The $60 million planned changes include a total redesign of the plaza, including the introduction of a fountain and some trees. There will also be a bit of a renovation of the North Side entrance of City Hall. You'd be forgiven if you asked "what North Side entrance?" right about now. That entrance has been closed for the past 17 years.

The project also include upgrades that could allow for event organizers to use water, electricity, and data lines easier, meaning, possibly, more varied activities for years to come.

"We are recommitting to our vision and moving forward with our plans to make City Hall the civic heart of our city," Walsh said in a statement earlier this year. "These improvements are not only necessary for the long-term viability of City Hall and the plaza, but are an important part of our plan to make these spaces a destination."

Read the announcement here>> Boston Winter Is Canceled, City Hall Plaza Set For Makeover

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