New Haven lights up for the holiday season with annual Christmas Tree lighting on the Green

by: WTNH Staff

Posted: Dec 5, 2019 / 10:34 PM EST / Updated: Dec 5, 2019 / 10:34 PM EST

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Christmas is officially in full swing in downtown New Haven as the Christmas tree on the Green was lit up Thursday night.

News 8 was on the Green as families enjoyed the holiday carnival rides, and even got a chance to meet a holiday classic character, The Grinch.

News 8’s Shaynah Ferreira celebrates the New Haven tree lighting with The Grinch.

The big bash wrapped up earlier tonight. The tree will be lit through the holiday season.

New Haven

Waterbury police to meet with body cam vendor

Thumbnail for the video titled "Waterbury police to meet with body cam vendor"

CT lawmakers to discuss new bill aimed to help low-income families

Thumbnail for the video titled "CT lawmakers to discuss new bill aimed to help low-income families"

Pedestrian struck, killed on Whalley Avenue, New Haven police investigating

Thumbnail for the video titled "Pedestrian struck, killed on Whalley Avenue, New Haven police investigating"

Family of 19-year-old carjacking suspect shot, killed by police in West Haven calling for impartial investigation

Thumbnail for the video titled "Family of 19-year-old carjacking suspect shot, killed by police in West Haven calling for impartial investigation"

Waterbury police looking to add officer body cameras

Thumbnail for the video titled "Waterbury police looking to add officer body cameras"

"Point-in-time" count takes place across CT

Thumbnail for the video titled ""Point-in-time" count takes place across CT"