There was music and song provided by various groups and Santa arrived at his special grotto to meet the many families who enjoyed the occasion.
These pictures by Tony Hendron capture some of the fun of the evening.

1. Festive faces
Ruby Holland, Scarlett Dillon and Freya pictured having fun at the Tayto Castle Tandragee Christmas lights switch on Party on FRiday night. PT49-266. Photo: TONY HENDRON

2. All smiles
Enjoying the festive fun are from left, Paula Vennard, Anita Vennard and Louis Vennard. PT49-264. Photo: TONY HENDRON

3. Festive fun
Posing happily with Frosty the Snowman are from left, Karson McElveen (1), Amy Barton, Ciara Taylor and Theo Taylor (1). PT49-262. Photo: TONY HENDRON

4. Family night out
The Bloomer family posing with some festive characters at the Tandragee Christmas lights switch on. PT49-265. Photo: TONY HENDRON