It isn't even Halloween yet, but Christmas has already arrived at Toronto City Hall.

A massive evergreen went up in Nathan Phillips Square Saturday.

Usually, it takes a crew of 6 to get the 50-60ft tree into place.  That process can take as long as 4 hours.

Now the tree will settle for a few days before the decorating starts. It will take 2 weeks to wind lights through the Christmas tree's huge branches & hang red, white & silver ornaments from it.

The tree will be plugged in November 17th at a party kicking off the Cavalcade of Lights.

This year's bash includes performances by Dragonette, Suzie McNeil, Sean Jones, Alyssa Reid, Circus Orange & DJ Mel Boogie.  There will be fireworks too & a chance to pose with the Grey Cup.