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.
13. The big moment
Santa and the Chair, Councillor Eugene McConnell, count down and turn on Cookstown’s Christmas lights, illuminating the town for the festive season. Photo: Mid Ulster District Council
14. Seasonal headgear
Enjoying the Cookstown Christmas lights switch-on. Photo: Mid Ulster District Council
15. Festive fun
Chair of the Council, Councillor Eugene McConnell at the Cookstown switch-on. Photo: Mid Ulster District Council
16. Happy faces
All smiles at the Cookstown Christmas lights switch-on. Photo: Mid Ulster District Council