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.
13. Happy faces
Pictured at the Portadown lights switch on are Mandy Connolly and children from left, Oliver (7), Christopher (5), Ellie Rose (8) and Abigail (5). PT48-209. Photo: TONY HENDRON
14. Waiting for Santa
Waiting patiently for Santa are David Kimber and daughter Kezia (3). PT48-212. Photo: TONY HENDRON
15. Having fun at the switch-on
Waiting for Santa to arrive at the Portadown Christmas lights switch on are Katie Girvan and daughter, Florrie (3). PT48-211. Photo: TONY HENDRON
16. Having fun
Laura Cairns and daughter Emilie (9) having fun at the Portadown Christmas lights switch on. PT48-210. Photo: TONY HENDRON