What you need to know about the Raleigh Christmas tree lighting

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- The City of Raleigh Christmas tree lighting, put on by the Downtown Raleigh Alliance, will take place this Friday at 6 p.m. in front of the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts.

The City of Raleigh Christmas tree lighting, put on by the Downtown Raleigh Alliance, will take place this Friday at 6 p.m.

ABC11's Amber Rupinta will emcee the event.

Raleigh Mayor Nancy MacFarlane will light the tree around 6:15 p.m.

The Downtown Raleigh Alliance encourages residents to check out all of the local shops after the ceremony.