The History of Medfield Holiday Lighting

Baxter Park Tree Lighting, "It all started with one little tree…"

MEMO member, Lucille Fisher stated, "While I was not able to uncover the exact date of the first official Tree Lighting Ceremony at Baxter Park; I did learn that the event began many, many years ago… Legend has it that M.E.M.O. Members started this beloved annual event by decorating one small tree in Baxter Park. As the tree grew so did the event. Each year M.EM.O. acquired additional strings of lights and decorated more & more trees. Now the seasonal display of lights can be seen not only at Baxter Park but, in front of Town Hall and beyond.

Fun fact, did you know that M.E.M.O. is the only business organization it the area that pays for the Town’s holiday lights? It is true thanks to the generosity of M.E.M.O and its members the Medfield Tree Lighting Ceremony has happened year after year and has grown into the Spectacular & Festive Holiday Event & Weekend that it is now.

M.E.M.O is excited & proud to announce their Annual Holiday Events schedule. Let the Caroling begin!!"

Join us on Friday, December 2nd at Baxter Park, 6:30pm for the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. Enjoy the magic of the season with performances by The Joy to the World Singing Contest Winners and dance performances by local Dance Schools.

For more information on how to register for the singing contest please see MEMO’s website: medfieldmemo.org

Be sure to Enter our Elf contest for a chance to ride with Mr. and Mrs. Claus on Santa’s sleigh during the Holiday Parade. The contest and drawing will be held during the Tree Lighting on Friday December 2nd. (For children K thru 3rd grade)

The Holiday Stroll also takes place on December 2nd and is brought to you by Bellforge Arts Center. This is truly a magical evening for all to enjoy. There will be special events at local businesses, artisan vendors at three indoor sites, food trucks, carolers, ice sculpting demonstrations and more…

Make sure to mark your calendar for M.E.M.O.’s Holiday Parade which will take place at 1:00 pm on Saturday, December 3rd. The parade will start at the high school/middle school and wind its way up Pleasant Street to Route 109 and down Park Street. The parade will feature the Medfield Fire Department and Town Officials along with the High School Marching Band. Medfield Girl Scout troops of all ages will be marching in their holiday costumes. There will be dance performances and festive floats. Make sure you stay until the end because the final float features a special guest and some adorable elves!

For more information on any of these events or for information on how you can become a M.E.M.O member please visit: medfieldmemo.org