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.
13. Singing out
Singers from Tandragee Junior High School who entetained the crowd at Tayto Castle during the Tandragee Christmas lights switch on party. PT49-258. Photo: TONY HENDRON
14. Big turnout
Part of the large crowd which attended the Tandragee Christmas lights switch on. PT49-259. Photo: TONY HENDRON
15. Enjoying the atmosphere
Looking happy at the Tandragee Christmas lights switch on are Lisa, left, and Julie-Ann Meredith.PT49-261. Photo: TONY HENDRON
16. All smiles
Looking happy at the Tandragee Christmas lights switch on from, Lisa Murtagh and her boys, Ben, left, and Harry. PT49-260. Photo: TONY HENDRON