William Street came alive with a range of entertainment, including performances from Stewartstown Panto, Tullylagan Pipe Band and Ryan McGarrity and Alan McPhearson, as well as a fantastic Showstoppers Parade that entertained the crowd.
There was also plenty of on-street entertainment including face painting, The Gaming Bus and lots of character walkabouts for all those Christmas selfies.
Santa then arrived in style to switch on the town’s renowned Christmas lights just before 7.30pm.
Check out these great photos of just some of the many people who enjoyed a fabulous, fun and festive night.
5. Enjoying the festivities
Happy faces at the Cookstown Christmas switch-on. Photo: Mid Ulster District Council
6. Big night out
Pictured at the Cookstown Christmas lights switch-on event. Photo: Mid Ulster District Council
7. Enjoying the fun
Chair of the Council, Councillor Eugene McConnell, enjoying the switch-on event. Photo: Mid Ulster District Council
8. Enjoying the festivities
Enjoying the night out at the Cookstown lights switch-on. Photo: Mid Ulster District Council