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.
9. Getting in the festive mood
Chair of the Council, Councillor Eugene McConnell with some of the many people who attended the Cookstown Christmas lights switch-on event. Photo: Mid Ulster District Council
10. A steady hand
Chair of the Council, Councillor Eugene McConnell, joins in the face-painting fun at the Cookstown lights switch-on. Photo: Mid Ulster District Council
11. Getting a new look
Face-painting fun at the Cookstown Christmas switch-on. Photo: Mid Ulster District Council
12. Christmas crafts
All smiles at the Cookstown Christmas switch-on event. Photo: Mid Ulster District Council