Roanoke Christmas tree lit as Dickens of a Christmas begins

ROANOKE (WSLS 10) - The city of Roanoke Christmas tree is now lit!

The tree lighting happened at 6:20 p.m. as Roanoke Mayor Sherman Lea, Santa and WSLS 10's Rachel Lucas led the countdown.

The tree lighting is one part of Friday's start of Dickens of a Christmas.

On Friday, from 5:30 to 10 p.m., people can take part in the free, family friendly annual event in downtown Roanoke.

WSLS 10 is a proud sponsor of Dickens of a Christmas.