Monday marks one year since two teens were shot after the annual Christmas tree lighting at Cleveland Public Square.

Providence Mayor Brett Smiley announced that the city hall’s annual Christmas tree lighting will be held next Friday.

The holiday season is now upon us as Union Station lit their tree today accompanied by holiday music, hoping to spread smiles and joy.

WASHINGTON (7News) — Christmas is right around the corner, and watching a neighborhood tree lighting is a wonderful way to celebrate the holiday season with your community. In between gift shopping and hanging your stockings with care, here are some Christmas tree lighting events across D.C., Virginia, and Maryland to check out this year.

Michigan Avenue got a whole lot merrier on Friday night. Mayor Brandon Johnson was among the onstage VIPs as thousands of gathered onlookers stood shoulder to shoulder in crowds that stretched down Michigan Avenue at Millennium Park for the lighting of Chicago’s official Christmas tree.