Mariah Carey In Boston: Everything You Need

Merry Christmas one and all! December 11, it's Mariah Carey in Boston for one night as part of her thirteen city tour! Mariah will perform not only her holiday hits, you'll hear some of her biggest all season hits, at the TD Garden! So before we dive in to our Everything You Need list, let's take a look at Mariah, today!

There is no denying that Mariah's 1994 holiday smash hit, All I Want For Christmas, has catapulted her to the top top top of our minds when it comes to holiday music. So much so that she made headlines when she lost her bid to trademark Queen Of Christmas, in a court case. According to NPR:

That effort proved controversial, as at least two other artists known for their seasonal songs publicly took issue with Carey laying claim to the throne: Darlene Love, who said David Letterman christened her Queen of Christmas nearly three decades ago, and Elizabeth Chan, who describes herself as "music's only full-time Christmas singer-songwriter."

A trademark agency said Mariah can't own that trademark. More controversary was revealed when Mariah said she never called herself the Queen Of Christmas on the Late Show With Stephen Colbert. But I guess her lawyers did!

Hey it's ok! There's enough Christmas spirit for everyone, right!

Before we hit the everything you need, list, let's take a look at Mariah's set list:

Let's get ready for Mariah Carey in Boston!

The event starts at 7:30pm. All doors at the TD Garden open at 6:30. Allow yourself PLENTY of time to get into the city and park.

This an important policy to understand if you don't want to get sent back to your car!

To uphold health and safety protocols, minimize contact, and ensure a swifter entry process, TD Garden strongly discourages guests from bringing bags to events.
If a bag is necessary, the following restrictions and processes apply:
•    Backpacks of any size are considered prohibited items and are not allowed into the arena.
Bags that measure larger than 14”x14”x6” are considered prohibited items and are not allowed into the arena.
Bags that measure between 14”x 14”x6” and 6”x4”x1.5” (including clear bags and ProShop powered by ‘47 bags) are subject to x-ray screening and visual inspection.
•    Bags that measure smaller than 6” x 4” x 1.5” may proceed through express screening lanes for visual inspection.
•    Diaper bags and bags needed for medical reasons are allowed but will be subject to x-ray screening. We kindly ask that you reach out to TD Garden Customer Service (customerservice@tdgarden.com) 24 hours prior to your event if you want to arrange for additional accommodations before arrival.

Reminder: Patrons with prohibited items will not be permitted entry to the arena. TD Garden does not provide on-site storage. Guests are asked to plan accordingly and allow for extra time when arriving to TD Garden.

Exceptions to this bag policy may be made for extenuating circumstances such as medical needs and diaper bags. Please contact TD Garden’s Guest Experience team if you require additional information or guidance – customerservice@tdgarden.com or 617-624-1331.

I always like to start with PARKING, because THAT’S always the first question we ask when we see a show! While it’s pricy, the North Station Garage for me, is the best bet. If you get there early, there are a few pubs and restaurants within walking distance, weather permitting.

Right off the Garden website:

With the most convenient parking for every game and show, the North Station Garage, located directly underneath TD Garden, offers a flat event rate* of $54 when you enter 2 and 1/2 hours prior to the scheduled event time. Elevators located in the parking garage will bring you directly to the main concourse in North Station.

The garage phone number for general information such as rates and height limits is 617-222-3042.

You can also reserve your parking using Spot Hero.

You pay in advance, and use your smart phone with a bar code. It's easy and fast.

I think we're used to this now.

For your safety and convenience, we are limiting the number of touchpoints between you and our staff members. TD Garden is a cash to card arena, ensuring contactless transactions for food, beverage, and merchandise purchases. Only contactless payment options, including credit card, mobile payment, TD Garden Hub app wallet, debit card, will be accepted within the arena. Guests will be able utilize one of our new Cash-to-Card kiosks to convert cash to prepaid credit cards. There is no cost to get a card, and there are no fees to use the card. Prepaid credit cards can be used anywhere, inside or outside of the arena. Any money remaining on a card after an event can be spent outside of the arena. Cards are not reloadable. You can find our Cash-to-Card kiosks at the following locations:

The MBTA operates the North Station commuter rail station, located on the ground floor beneath TD Garden. For more information, visit the Transportation page.

Alcohol is served at most TD Garden events. TD Garden staff is trained in responsible alcohol service management.

Acceptable forms of identification:

International driver’s licenses are not accepted at TD Garden.

In order to be in possession of alcohol at TD Garden, guests must be able to produce valid identification. Any patron in the possession of alcoholic beverages not obtained on premises will be subject to eviction.

TD Garden is a No Passing Zone

Providing alcoholic beverages to anyone under the age of 21 at TD Garden is against the law. Violators who provide alcoholic beverages to anyone under the age of 21, as well as anyone under the age of 21 who accepts an alcoholic beverage, will be evicted from TD Garden and could face prosecution and revocation of season tickets or other privileges.

TD Garden is committed to providing accessibility and accommodation to all of our guests for their comfort, safety and enjoyment. The arena offers a variety of wheelchair and companion seating locations throughout each level. Seating locations vary depending on particular events. Please indicate when buying tickets if you require accessible seating. For more information, please visit our Accessibility page or contact the ADA info line at 617-624-1750.