Belfast Christmas Market Returns Amid Rising Costs, Expected to Draw Over 1 Million Visitors
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Belfast Christmas Market returns this year against a backdrop of rising costs for traders. Over 100 chalets representing 30 nationalities expected.
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Manager says over 1 million people expected to attend. Fuel crisis last year but was their best event ever.
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Traders from Germany, Belarus, Zimbabwe participating. Clothing stall operators renew friendships with customers.
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Local business OutsideIn helps the homeless. Market helped them expand reach globally.
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Market opens Saturday. Christmas lights switch on that evening. Traffic disruption expected in city center.