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.
21. Big turnout
Thousands gathered for the Cookstown Christmas lights switch-on. Photo: Mid Ulster District Council
22. Festive tunes
Pictured performing at the Cookstown Christmas switch-on. Photo: Mid Ulster District Council
23. Piping in the festive season
Tullylagan Pipe Band were among the performers at the Cookstown switch-on. Photo: Mid Ulster District Council
24. Christmas cheer
On stage at the Cookstown Christmas switch-on. Photo: Mid Ulster District Council