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St Patrick`s Day celebrations
Tue 17th Mar 2009
Venue: Belfast City Centre
Our 2009 St Patrick`s Day celebrations will offer a colourful carnival atmosphere for all the whole family to enjoy!

St Patrick`s Day in Belfast is truly a day not to be missed, so come along and join in the fantastic Belfast atmosphere!

For more information about the event please contact the Belfast Welcome Centre on 028 90246 609 or email belfastwelcome@belfastvisitor.com

Transport

In order to reduce the level of carbon omissions when attending our events, please remember that Belfast is serviced with an extensive public transport service from Translink.

For more information please visit www.translink.co.uk or call Translink on 028 9066 6630 (seven days - 7am to 8pm)
 

Festival of Fools 2009
30th Apr 2009 - 4th May 2009
From curious walkabout characters to jugglers and around 100 shows, the Festival of Fools unleashes five action-packed days of fun and chaos onto Belfast`s streets.

For more information, please visit www.foolsfestival.com


Titanic Made in Belfast Festival
Sat 11th Apr 2009 - Sun 19th Apr 2009
Venues: throughout Belfast
This year, the Titanic Made in Belfast festival will take place from Saturday 11 to Saturday 19 April 2009.

The ultimate Titanic festival, in the city where she was built, is a celebration of the ship, her city and the artisan skills of the people who created her.

The week long festival, which takes place annually, hosts a packed programme of events which include Titanic tours and special exhibitions.

Transport

In order to reduce the level of carbon omissions when attending our events, please remember that Belfast is serviced with an extensive public transport service from Translink.

For more information please visit www.translink.co.uk or call Translink on 028 9066 6630 (seven days - 7am to 8pm).
Belfast City Carnival
Sat 27th Jun 2009
Venue: Belfast City Centre
This colourful carnival, through the city centre, celebrates the start of the new Belfast Lord Mayor`s term in office. Every year street performers and colourful floats bring droves of people into the city for this fantastic parade.
 
Tall Ships Atlantic Challenge 2009
Date: Thursday 13 - Sunday 16 August 2009

Venue: Clarendon Dock, Ballast Quay and Queens Quay
Belfast has been selected as the finishing port of the Tall Ships Atlantic Challenge in 2009. The event, which will be one of the most memorable and exciting in 2009, will take place over four days in August.

During this time, it is hoped that over 20 Tall Ships will visit Belfast, having travelled across the Atlantic from Halifax in Canada.

The Tall Ships event will be one of the most important events in Belfast during 2009. Those attending will have the opportunity to not only see the Tall Ships but have a highly enjoyable and memorable visit.

There will be plenty of activities for visitors along the quayside, with fun, food and frolics! Activities will include music, street theatre and a variety of magical performances for the whole family to enjoy.
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Halloween Celebrations
Sat 31st Oct 2009
Venue: City Hall
Our Halloween celebrations return this year with a chilling collection of witches, ghosts and goulish characters!

Admission is free.
Christmas Lights Switch-On
Tue 17th Nov 2009
Venue: Belfast City Hall
Celebrate the countdown to Christmas with our annual Christmas Lights Switch-On on Tuesday 17 November at Belfast City Hall.

The Lord Mayor will be joined by special celebrity guests to turn on the Christmas lights in the city centre.

Transport

In order to reduce the level of carbon omissions when attending our events, please remember that Belfast is serviced with an extensive public transport service from Translink.

For more information please visit www.translink.co.uk or call Translink on 028 9066 6630 (seven days - 7am to 8pm).