18/11/2016

Christmas Lights To Be Switched On In Belfast

Traffic diversions will be put in place during the Christmas lights switch-on which is taking place in Belfast on Saturday, 19 November.

Wellington Place, Donegall Square North, Donegall Square West, Chichester Street and Donegall Place will be closed between 5.30pm and 8.30pm.

People attending the event are advised to use city centre car parks, on street parking and public transport on Saturday.

Lily of Lily's Driftwood Bay and Tiny and Small from the Clangers will help the Lord Mayor switch-on the Christmas lights and also joining the festive line-up are a choir from Springfield Primary School and the Cool FM Breakfast team.

(CD)

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