A big crowd of excited families gathered for an evening of fun and entertainment and photographer Tony Hendron was there to capture the atmosphere as the festive season officially began.

9. Lurgan switch on
Having fun at the Lurgan Christmas lights switch on are from left, Dorota Fafinska, Jennifer Forker, Kaitlin Hamill, Zoe Managh and James Hutchinson. LM48-203. Photo: TONY HENDRON

10. Lurgan switch on
Getting into the Christmas spirit at the Lurgan Christmas lights switch on are back row from left, Aoife Lawrence (10), Leah McKenna and Antoinette McKenna. Front from left, Charlie Boyd (4), Olivia Livingston (7) and Declan Lawrence (7). LM48-208. Photo: TONY HENDRON

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Looking happy at the Lurgan Christmas lights switch on are from left, Conan White, Carrie-Lee O'Brien and Akeelah-Rose Bell. LM48-205. Photo: TONY HENDRON

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Having a great family night out are from left, Dad Wayne Bland, Lukas (9), Jade (5) and mum, Rate Evija. LM48-206. Photo: TONY HENDRON

