Lord Mayor Councillor Ryan Murphy was joined by Cool FM breakfast presenters Pete, Rebecca and Paulo, and a host of local performers and artists to illuminate the city.
Here are 16 fantastic images from the event.
1. Belfast Christmas Lights Switch-On
Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Ryan Murphy, joined Cool FM breakfast presenters Pete, Rebecca and Paulo, and a host of local performers and artists to illuminate the city and begin the countdown to the festive season Photo: Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye
2. Belfast Christmas Lights Switch-On
A young child enjoying the entertainment Photo: Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye
3. Belfast Christmas Lights Switch-On
Cool FM's Rebecca McKinney pictured with Dáithí Mac Gabhann Photo: Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye
4. Belfast Christmas Lights Switch-On
Cool FM presenter Rebecca McKinney with Dáithí Mac Gabhann Photo: Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye
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