PREPARATIONS are underway at Belfast City Hall ahead of the opening of the annual Christmas Market.
The market opens to the public at noon on Saturday November 19 and the Christmas lights will be switched on at 6.45pm
From November 14 the front doors and grounds of Belfast City Hall will be closed to accommodate the completion of the stalls and decorations for the market.
During this time access to city hall will be via Donegal Square South.
The Cenotaph and Garden of Remembrance will remain open throughout the build period and Christmas Market operating hours.