'Star Wars' premieres tonight in Hollywood

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (WLS) -- "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" premieres Monday night in Hollywood.

A half-mile section of Hollywood Boulevard has been closed to traffic and a giant opaque tent now lines four blocks of the famous thoroughfare. Fan bleachers are up and spotlights are everywhere.

Hollywood is ready for one its largest premiers ever: Monday night's world premiere of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens."