Belfast Christmas light switch-on 'top event in Northern Ireland'

13 October 2009 -

Visitors will gather for one of the most festive events in Northern Ireland next month, when Belfast's Christmas lights are switched on.

The lord mayor and celebrities will be at the event, which often sees thousands of people attend and gather in the street.

On November 24th the lights will be officially switched on at Belfast City Hall, with the fun kicking off at 19:00 GMT.

Visitors to this event in Northern Ireland will also be treated to music and entertainment beforehand, although they will have to wait until later this month for the celebrities attending to be named.

Last year saw Hollyoaks star Gerard McCarthy, X Factor contenders Same Difference and four Olympic, Paralympic and Special Olympic sportspeople all join in the event, in addition to local school choirs.

The events in 2008 also saw a Christmas Continental market opened at the City Hall, although this has not been confirmed for this year yet.