Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Springfield Boys and Girls Club (SBGC) Executive Director Vinny Borello, Board Chair Matt “Hugs Jr” Perry, and team as the SBGC kicks-off the annual Festival of Trees at the MassMutual Center. Mayor Sarno joined for the Opening Day Ribbon cutting on Friday afternoon which featured special performances and a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Mayor Sarno was honored to join and continue to support the kick-off this local favorite annual event and to see familiar faces and out of state visitors. The Springfield Boys and Girls Club's Festival of Trees Opening Day Ribbon Cutting Celebration on Friday takes place from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and features free admission to the festival, a magician performance, comedy jugglers, the Dan Kane Singers, and more!
Mayor Sarno states, “It was great to see all of the trees decorated and on display at our MassMutual Center in support of our Springfield Boys and Girls Club and families enjoying the special event today. From my days as Executive Director of the South End Community Center, youth development is very near and dear to my heart. Shout out to the Casey twins and thanks for introducing yourselves! I am deeply grateful to the Boys and Girls Club, the MassMutual Center, and all who work hard to make this great event happen each year for over 2 decades. On behalf of the City of Springfield, I would like to invite everyone to come down to our MassMutual Center and enjoy the festivities and support our Springfield Boys and Girls Club at their Annual Festival of Trees. It’s a great way to kick off the holidays and will truly warm your hearts!”
P.S. – Great to see the progress coming along inside historic Court Square on my way over, it is going to be beautiful and is near completion.
The Festival of Trees runs from November 29th through December 15, 2024 at the MassMutual Center. Learn more: www.massmutualcenter.com/events/detail/fot2024
