A big crowd turned out on Friday evening as Santa, Mrs Claus, and their lively elves arrived in their dazzling red bus for this year’s switch-on.
With music, fun and lots of seasonal entertainment, it was a spectacular start to the festive season as people of all ages gathered to enjoy the atmosphere.
Photographer Tony Hendron took these fabulous pictures of a cracker night’s fun.

9. Enjoying the fun
All smiles at the lights switch on. PT48-208. Photo: TONY HENDRON

10. Family night out
The O'Neill family pictured at the Portadown Christmas lights switch on including, Eibhlin (4), mum Niamh, Aiobheann (6), Clodagh (1) and dad Shane. PT48-222. Photo: TONY HENDRON

11. Family night out
Enjoying a family night out at the Portadown lights switch on. PT48-207. Photo: TONY HENDRON

12. Entertaining the crowds
Members of the Keegan Company of Performance who entertained the crowd at the Portadown Christmas lights switch on. Included are from left, Ellie McCann, Beth Williamson, Lydianna May, Rebecca Kelly and Annabella May. PT48-223. Photo: TONY HENDRON

