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.
17. Hello Santa!
Some of those who attended the Cookstown Christmas switch-on event. Photo: Mid Ulster District Council
18. A wave from Santa
Meeting Santa was a special moment for many of those who attended the Cookstown Christmas lights switch-on. Photo: Mid Ulster District Council
19. Happy faces
Some of those who attended the Cookstown Christmas lights switch-on event. Photo: Mid Ulster District Council
20. Santa on his rounds
There was a big turnout for the Cookstown Christmas lights switch-on. Photo: Mid Ulster District Council