Belfast is set to celebrate the 22nd edition of its Christmas Market in the gardens of Belfast City Hall this coming Saturday.
Traffic management plans have been issued for vehicles intending to reach the venue during the evening hours.
Access to the grounds is scheduled to begin at 6pm, with entry restricted to those holding valid admission passes.
A six-week series of musical acts and street performers will be staged throughout the city centre as part of the Unwrap Belfast campaign.
Santa Claus is confirmed to appear at CastleCourt Shopping Centre over the weekend, accompanied by a procession of holiday figures.
Further information regarding the music programme remains pending announcement from the council.
The Christmas Market operates daily until December 22 in the historic grounds surrounding City Hall.