Santa Claus, The Elf On The Shelf and Frosty The Snowman were in attendance to extend season’s greeting as families and friends turned out for the celebrations.
Photographer Tony Hendron went along to capture a flavour of the event at Mourneview Community Centre.
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Posing with Santa in his grotto in Mourneview Community Centre. LM5-261. Photo: TONY-HENDRON
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Alia Reid (2) and mum, Jenny were excited to meet Santa at the Mourneview estate Christmas lights switch on and party on Thursday. LM50-260. Photo: TONY-HENDRON
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Pictured at the Mourneview estate Christmas lights switch on and party are, from left, Ellie Osborne, Skye Stokes, Charlie Campbell and Evie Truesdale. LM50-259. Photo: TONY-HENDRON
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Santa pictured with Councillor Peter Haire and Archie Willey (3) at the Mourneview estate Christmas lights switch on and party. LM50-262. Photo: TONY-HENDRON