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City of Boston announces dates for 2024 Holiday Stroll Boston 25 News [Video]

BOSTON — The City of Boston has announced dates for the 2024 Holiday Stroll.

The stroll will be held on Sunday, December 1, and Sunday, December 8, to celebrate the holidays and promote the winter shopping season in the Back Bay.

“I am thrilled to present the holiday edition of Open Newbury to Back Bay this winter for all of our residents to enjoy,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “The tradition of Open Newbury that we enjoy during the summer brings so much opportunity for community gathering and economic growth for our small businesses. I am looking forward to seeing the city gather together again for Open Newbury this holiday season.”

The stroll is an expansion of open Newbury and is a pedestrian-only event typically held in summer and early fall, into the holiday season.

Since the start of Open Newbury in 2016, thousands have enjoyed food, shopping, and dining along …

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How will holiday shopping impact the economy? [Video]

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