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Stars add X Factor to Belfast lights switch-on
Wednesday, 19 November 2008
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X Factor finalists Same Difference wowed the crowds in Belfast last night as they joined Santa for the big city centre Christmas lights switch-on.
Pop duo Sean and Sarah Smith were joined by cartoon favourite Scooby Doo, Hollyoaks actor Gerard McCarthy and Olympic medallists cyclist Wendy Houvenaghel and boxer Paddy Barnes for the star-studded occasion at City Hall.
Thousands braved the nippy weather for the festive fun, as Lord Mayor Tom Hartley flipped the switch to light up the streets.
The hugely popular Christmas Continental Market now returns to Belfast City Hall from today until Saturday 20 December.
Once again the grounds of Belfast City Hall will come alive with dozens of market stalls offering a stunning range of crafts, food and decorations from across Europe and beyond.
Children will have the chance to visit Santa in his grotto, with the proceeds going to the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign.
There’s also a new Christmas carousel, face painter and the opportunity to send a letter to Santa at his post box.
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Why didnt the council get eoghan to switch on the lights with gerard etc talent from our own country
Posted by Hazel | 20.11.08, 11:05 GMT
totally agree with gemma - should have had him sing the full thing instead!
Posted by jayne | 19.11.08, 21:49 GMT
What about a return to traditional entertainment acts performing this service instead of "here today, gone tomorrow" goons? Surely family favourites The Krankies would be available for half the price?
Posted by Ted Patten | 19.11.08, 20:27 GMT
Who thought Scooby flippin Doo was a good idea hahahaha, some ejit obviously thought oh yeah thats great the chisleurs will love seeing Scooby Doo hahaha. who's next the crankies!
the olympic chaps are surely good enough on their own without having some prancing puppet
Posted by Michael | 19.11.08, 16:44 GMT
Gerard McCarthy was amazing! he's got a great voice and was far better than Same Difference!
Posted by Gemma | 19.11.08, 14:47 GMT
Easily wowed I' say.
Posted by Billy | 19.11.08, 12:56 GMT
Trust Northern Ireland to come up with someone naff. Bet the streets cleared quickly when they came on!
Posted by Jem | 19.11.08, 11:17 GMT
Brilliant!!!
Posted by Lauren | 19.11.08, 10:16 GMT
Wish we were there with Anna ,leslie and Rhoda,, happy holidays ,Jim and karen east melbourne Florida
Posted by jim | 19.11.08, 03:28 GMT