Friday 25 November 2022 10:44 PM Bidens attend Nantucket's annual Christmas tree lighting - with tree failing to ... trends now
President Joe Biden and his family attended Nantucket's annual Christmas tree lighting - with the tree failing to light up on first go - after they spent Friday afternoon munching on cheeseburgers and lobster rolls and taking a shopping trip around town.
The president, first lady Jill Biden, Ashley Biden, Hunter Biden, his wife Melissa and son Beau were all gathered on one side of the town square, where the tree was to be illuminated around 5pm.
Baby Beau, who was spotted earlier slumped over Hunter's shoulders, was awake and providing some pre-show entertainment, jiggling to one of the opening acts.
When it came time for the big moment - the tree didn't react.
Several moments later it was properly illuminated to kick off the Christmas season.
President Joe Biden (right) makes a look as he (from left) Melissa Cohen, Hunter Biden, baby Beau Biden and first lady Jill Biden attend Nantucket's annual tree lighting. The tree didn't light up on first try Friday evening
President Joe Biden uses his phone while waiting for the annual Nantucket Christmas tree lighting ceremony to begin
President Joe Biden (left) whistles as he and first lady Jill Biden (right) take in a performance at the Nantucket annual Christmas tree lighting
First Lady Jill Biden (left) and President Joe Biden (right) walked through Nantucket shopping before the tree lighting
The president's first stop Friday was the restaurant Brotherhood of Thieves, an eatery the family has frequented in the many Thanksgivings they've spent on the island.
The Bidens lunched in the cozy ground floor New England bar.
The president ordered the Brotherhood burger with cheese and tomato, curly fries and a Diet Coke.
One diner who spotted the president at the restaurant commented online that he hoped the president ordered a Guinness, but Biden doesn't drink alcohol.
First lady Jill Biden had a lobster roll and salad, while Melissa Cohen kept her cheeseburger order healthy with a lettuce bun.
Even baby Beau had a cheeseburger - but only ate half - along with an order of curly fries, a popular side with most of the Biden family, the first family's server told DailyMail.com.
Afterward, the Bidens popped into Nantucket Bookworks - another shop they're known to frequent - where the first lady purchased Christmas ornaments, a shopkeeper told DailyMail.com.
The Bidens strolled through Nantucket as the U.S. was battling England in the World Cup.
The game ended in a 0-0 tie.
'Team USA all the way!' Dr. Biden remarked at one point.
'I'd rather it be 0-1. But it's good. England is tough,' the president later said, after the match's final.
Earlier, the trio of Biden women - Jill, Ashley and Melissa - were out shopping without the president, dipping into the island's cute boutiques on a dreary, yet warm day.
The first lady wore all black - a hooded shiny black jacket, black leather gloves, black jeans and tall black suede heeled boots - and carried a black umbrella as they walked from store to store around town.
Ashley sported a patterned shirt, a black puffer jacket, black pants and black booties, while Cohen - the wife of Hunter Biden - sported sunglasses, and wore a black peacoat over a plaid skirt.
Ashley Biden had stopped in the Erin Hielle boutique Wednesday and promised owner Erin Homan she'd return.
She did so with her mother, Dr. Biden, who 'started to try on some things' but 'didn't buy anything' because she was instantly recognized by other shoppers - who wanted photos with the first lady.
President Joe Biden, first lady Jill Biden and Ashley Biden walk out of Nantucket Bookworks Friday, where the first lady purchased Christmas ornaments, the shopkeeper said
President Joe Biden adjusts his puffy coat as he walks around Nantucket Friday. It was a drizzly but warm day
Hunter Biden carries baby Beau Biden alongside his wife Melissa Cohen (left) as they leave Nantucket Bookworks Friday. The whole Biden family stopped in the bookstore after eating lunch together
Ashley Biden leads the way as the Biden family walks around Nantucket Friday before the town's annual tree lighting
Bystanders watch as President Joe Biden and his family walk around Nantucket Friday afternoon ahead of the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony
President Joe Biden walks out of Nantucket Bookworks on Friday, with first lady Jill Biden (left) and followed by Secret Service agents
The first daughter had remarked to the shopkeeper that it's 'never been this bad,' Homan said, in terms of people recognizing members of the Biden family as they spend Thanksgiving on the tony Massachusetts island.
Shoppers stopped on the street Friday when they noticed the first lady's large Secret Service detail outside - and were searched with hand wands if they wanted to join the Biden family inside the stores.
During her Friday shopping trip to Erin Hielle, Ashley Biden 'bought a pair of jeans that she wore out of the store,' Homan said.
On Wednesday the first daughter 'bought two pairs of underwear and a sweater,' and played with Homan's two dachsunds, who spend their days at the store.
Ashley Biden was also spotted carrying a bag out from Clorinda Antinori, an Italian shoe store.
First Lady Jill Biden visited a number of Nantucket's boutiques on Black Friday, accompanied by daughter Ashley and daughter-in-law Melissa Cohen
First lady Jill Biden (left) carried an umbrella as she was out on the town Friday with daughter-in-law Melissa Cohen (center) and daughter Ashley Biden (right)
First Lady Jill Biden is spotted through a shop window on Nantucket on Friday
First lady Jill Biden (left) chats with daughter Ashley Biden (right) as the women browsed Nantucket's many boutiques on Friday
First Daughter Ashley Biden leaves one of Nantucket's boutiques Friday, followed by mom Jill
A Secret Service agent uses a hand wand to allow shoppers inside the stores where First Lady Jill Biden, Ashley Biden and Melissa Cohen were browsing Friday in Nantucket
Ashley Biden left Italian shoe store Clorinda Antinori with a shopping bag as she was out Black Friday shopping with mom Jill and sister-in-law Melissa Cohen (walking behind her)
A Secret Service agent is seen holding an umbrella over Ashley Biden's (left) head as she and mom Jill Biden (center) were out shopping on Nantucket Friday
Ashley Biden, Jill Biden and Melissa Cohen walk out of a store on Nantucket Friday
DailyMail.com also exclusively captured Dr. Biden and Ashley Biden on a beach walk Thursday afternoon, with first dog Commander.
The first lady and Ashley walked out of the $30 million compound the Biden clan is staying in on Nantucket to the private beach attached to the residence.
Ashley appeared to bend down to pick something off the beach. The beaches in Nantucket are filled with shells and colorful stones.
They also took the
