MIAMI (CBS4) – The City of Miami is kicking off the holiday season Friday night with its annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony.

Mayor Tomas Regalado, City Commissioners, City Manager Carlos Migoya and friends and family will be at City Hall from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

The event is free and open to the public. Families are welcome to enjoy sharing in the festivities with music, food and beverages.

The annual tradition will commemorate the children of Miami with a fun filled day consisting of various performances by children of the community. The evening will conclude with the lighting of the holiday tree honoring the season.

City Hall is located at 3500 Pan American Drive in Coconut Grove.