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Philadelphia holding tree lighting ceremony Thursday night

Philly to light holiday tree in ceremony Thursday
Philly to light holiday tree in ceremony Thursday 00:25

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A ceremony will be held Thursday night to light the Christmas tree at City Hall in Philadelphia.

Mayor Jim Kenney will do the honors of lighting the 55-foot white fir during the ceremony, which starts at 7 p.m.

The city is closing off roads and restricting parking in the area near the tree. 

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