Christmas light installation in Boston
★ Boston, Massachusetts · Suffolk County

Christmas Light Installation in Boston, MA

Boston Commercial Christmas Lighting - Seaport to Back Bay. Designed, installed, maintained and taken down by our local crews.Designed, installed, maintained and stored for you in Boston.

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Christmas lights in Boston

We install commercial holiday lighting for property managers and facilities directors across Boston's business districts. From Back Bay luxury retail corridors along Newbury Street to Seaport office buildings, we deliver turnkey commercial lighting with full COI coverage and $2M general liability. Each installation is planned around the city's permit and historic district requirements. We understand the unique demands of Boston's commercial real estate market, from wind-load specifications for harbor-facing towers to after-hours installation windows that minimize business disruption across Financial District office complexes and North End restaurant districts.

Local expertise

Lighting Boston, neighborhood by neighborhood

Our commercial lighting services span Boston's key business districts, including Back Bay retail along Newbury Street, Seaport office and mixed-use properties, and Downtown commercial buildings. We service Fenway and Kenmore entertainment venues, North End restaurant corridors, Beacon Hill commercial properties navigating historic preservation guidelines, and Charlestown Navy Yard mixed-use developments. Properties in designated historic districts get installation plans that respect local preservation requirements, with timelines agreed in advance for retail, hotel and office properties.

Built for Boston properties

Boston's commercial landscape ranges from luxury retail storefronts along Newbury Street that need discreet mounting, to Seaport office and mixed-use buildings, Fenway venues whose schedules follow the sports season, and North End restaurants on narrow streets with historic facade restrictions. Each property type gets a plan matched to its access, schedule and building constraints.

Why local experience matters

Boston's commercial lighting installations call for care with historic district rules, from Back Bay to the North End, and with wind exposure on harbor-facing properties. We provide COI documentation on request and can schedule installations after hours to minimize disruption to office tenants and retail foot traffic. Our local warehouse ensures rapid response for emergency repairs during Boston's harsh winter weather conditions.

Real installs

Projects in Boston

1 completed install

Warm White Lighting Around a Corner Restaurant Facade

Storefront · Warm white

This corner restaurant called for a lighting layout that could follow both street-facing sides while working around the wide windows and central entrance.

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This corner restaurant called for a lighting layout that could follow both street-facing sides while working around the wide windows and central entrance. We installed warm white lights along the upper roof edge and lower horizontal trim, then continued the lighting down the vertical sections between the windows. Lighted greenery frames the large sign above the double doors, connecting the entrance to the rest of the facade.

From the sidewalk, the layered horizontal runs establish the building’s long, low shape, while the vertical lines divide the frontage into balanced sections. The same warm white color continues around the corner and along the side windows, allowing the South Boston storefront to read as one continuous installation from either direction at night.

  • Roofline lighting
  • Windows & doors
  • Wreaths & garland
  • Commercial facade
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Red and Green Roofline Lighting Across a Retail Plaza

Storefront · Classic red & green

This plaza called for a lighting plan that could connect several storefronts without competing with the existing signs and architectural lighting.

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This plaza called for a lighting plan that could connect several storefronts without competing with the existing signs and architectural lighting. We followed the long, flat parapet lines with alternating red and green bulbs, then carried the same spacing around the taller restaurant facade and down its vertical corners. The continuous run keeps the separate building sections visually connected while respecting each entrance and storefront.

From the parking lot, the red and green pattern reads clearly across the full width of the property. On the restaurant section, the lights frame the stepped roofline and work with the existing red fascia illumination. Farther along the Boston plaza, the straight roofline installation gives the smaller storefronts a consistent outline and makes the entire retail row easy to read at night.

  • Roofline lighting
  • Commercial facade
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What we offer

Holiday lighting services in Boston

Permanent Lighting

Permanent Lighting

Architectural-grade LED you control from an app — installed once, lit all year.

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Front nighttime view of warm-white lights outlining a large home's gabled roof.

Roofline Lighting

Crisp lines along fascia, ridges, peaks and gables — the classic look.

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Double front door framed by lit garland with red bows on a Middleton porch

LED Garlands

Pre-lit commercial-grade garland for doorways, columns, railings and storefronts.

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Nighttime view of a large gabled home with warm-white roofline lights and door wreaths.

LED Wreaths

Pre-lit commercial-grade wreaths (36–72") for doors, windows, gates and facades.

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Lamp Post & Pole

Lamp Post & Pole

Pole wraps, banners, wreaths and garland for downtowns, Main Streets and HOAs.

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Grand Entrances

Grand Entrances

Arched garland, statement wreaths, uplighting and potted trees for grand entries.

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Lights on, hassle off

How it works in Boston: five steps, zero ladders

  1. Step 1

    Design

    We map your home and design the display with you.

  2. Step 2

    Install

    Insured crews install every line with property-safe clips.

  3. Step 3

    Maintain

    Any issue during the season is fixed at no extra cost.

  4. Step 4

    Takedown

    We take everything down in January.

  5. Step 5

    Storage

    We label and store it for next year’s install.

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Trusted near Boston

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Service area

We also serve near Boston

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Boston is part of our Christmas light installation coverage across Suffolk County. Boston is served by Boston Holiday Lights Decor, our Greater Boston & MetroWest location. See every town we serve on the Massachusetts service area hub.

Christmas lighting in Boston — FAQ

Christmas light installation in Boston, Massachusetts starts at $899 for standard residential packages. Custom designs and large homes may vary. Contact us for a free estimate.

We recommend booking your Boston installation in September or October. Spots fill quickly, especially in popular neighborhoods.

Yes! We cover all neighborhoods and surrounding areas of Boston, MA. Our team is familiar with local regulations and HOA requirements.

Boston's historic district regulations require detailed permit submissions to the Landmarks Commission for any exterior lighting installations in Back Bay Victorian commercial blocks and North End colonial structures. We prepare architectural drawings showing mounting locations, use period-appropriate fixture styles when required, and ensure all electrical work meets both modern codes and preservation guidelines. We work with property managers through the 30-60 day review process, so plan for that lead time.

Boston's harbor-facing commercial towers require specialized mounting systems designed for sustained winds up to 90 mph and gusts exceeding 110 mph. We conduct structural load assessments, use commercial-grade mounting hardware with secondary tie-off systems, and specify LED fixtures rated for extreme weather exposure. Our systems meet Boston Building Code requirements for wind load zones in coastal commercial districts.

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