Tuba Christmas returned to the city on Saturday.

A big group of brass musicians filled the air with classic holiday tunes for the annual tuba-rrific tradition in Downtown Crossing.

<img decoding="async" class=" lazyautosizes lazyload" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.bostonherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/tubachristmaspc09.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1" alt="BOSTON, MA - Nov. 30-SATURDAY: Conductor Natalie Sheeler, center, directs 88 musicians as they perform for large crowd during the Tuba Christmas, a concert of holiday tunes played on the big, brass instruments, at Downtown Crossing November 30, 2024, in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Paul Connors/Media News Group/Boston Herald)" width="100%" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://i0.wp.com/www.bostonherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/tubachristmaspc09.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1" data-attachment-id="5248957" data-srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.bostonherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/tubachristmaspc09.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 620w,https://i0.wp.com/www.bostonherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/tubachristmaspc09.jpg?fit=780%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 780w,https://i0.wp.com/www.bostonherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/tubachristmaspc09.jpg?fit=810%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 810w,https://i0.wp.com/www.bostonherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/tubachristmaspc09.jpg?fit=1280%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 1280w,https://i0.wp.com/www.bostonherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/tubachristmaspc09.jpg?fit=1860%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 1860w" height="auto"><figcaption class="wp-caption-text">Conductor Natalie Sheeler, center, directs the 88 musicians in the holiday concert. (Paul Connors/Boston Herald)</figcaption>

<img decoding="async" class=" lazyautosizes lazyload" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.bostonherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/tubachristmaspc17.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1" alt="BOSTON, MA - Nov. 30-SATURDAY: Ladies who make up the singing group Sweet Harmony perform outside the Macy's department store for passersby at Downtown Crossing November 30, 2024, in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Paul Connors/Media News Group/Boston Herald)" width="100%" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://i0.wp.com/www.bostonherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/tubachristmaspc17.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1" data-attachment-id="5248955" data-srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.bostonherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/tubachristmaspc17.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 620w,https://i0.wp.com/www.bostonherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/tubachristmaspc17.jpg?fit=780%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 780w,https://i0.wp.com/www.bostonherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/tubachristmaspc17.jpg?fit=810%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 810w,https://i0.wp.com/www.bostonherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/tubachristmaspc17.jpg?fit=1280%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 1280w,https://i0.wp.com/www.bostonherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/tubachristmaspc17.jpg?fit=1860%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 1860w" height="auto"><figcaption class="wp-caption-text">The singing group Sweet Harmony performs outside the Macy’s department store in Downtown Crossing. (Paul Connors/Boston Herald)</figcaption>

<img decoding="async" class=" lazyautosizes lazyload" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.bostonherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/tubachristmaspc16.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1" alt="BOSTON, MA - Nov. 30-SATURDAY: Musician Raphaela Mueller, of Woburn, blows into her tuba adorned with a string of holiday balls during the Tuba Christmas, a concert of holiday tunes played on the big, brass instruments, at Downtown Crossing November 30, 2024, in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Paul Connors/Media News Group/Boston Herald)" width="100%" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://i0.wp.com/www.bostonherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/tubachristmaspc16.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1" data-attachment-id="5248958" data-srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.bostonherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/tubachristmaspc16.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 620w,https://i0.wp.com/www.bostonherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/tubachristmaspc16.jpg?fit=780%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 780w,https://i0.wp.com/www.bostonherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/tubachristmaspc16.jpg?fit=810%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 810w,https://i0.wp.com/www.bostonherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/tubachristmaspc16.jpg?fit=1280%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 1280w,https://i0.wp.com/www.bostonherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/tubachristmaspc16.jpg?fit=1860%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 1860w" height="auto"><figcaption class="wp-caption-text">Musician Raphaela Mueller, of Woburn, blows into her tuba adorned with a string of holiday balls during the Tuba Christmas concert. (Paul Connors/Boston Herald)</figcaption>

Tuba Christmas returned to Boston on Saturday. A group of brass musicians filled the air with classic holiday tunes for the annual tuba-rrific tradition in Downtown Crossing.{ai:summary}<p>Tuba Christmas returned to Downtown Crossing, featuring 88 brass musicians performing classic holiday tunes under the direction of conductor Natalie Sheeler. The festive atmosphere was enhanced by performances from the singing group Sweet Harmony outside Macy's.</p><p>Musician Raphaela Mueller participated, showcasing her tuba decorated with holiday ornaments. #culture</p>

Tuba-rrific time in downtown Boston: Photos of the holiday tradition

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