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.
17. Waiting for the switch-on
The Anderson family picked a front row spot for the Portadown Christmas lights switch on. Included are, Josiah (3), mum Rachel, Nathan (1) and dad Nathan. PT48-213. Photo: TONY HENDRON
18. Family fun
Enjoying the fun in Portadown on Friday night are the Topping family including mum, Trudie, Tilly (12), Archie (9) and dad Graham. PT48-202. Photo: TONY HENDRON
19. Waiting for Santa
Waiting for Santa to arrive in Portadown town centre on Friday night are Peter, Fiadh (1) and Courtney McLean. PT48-201. Photo: TONY HENDRON
20. Enjoying the evening
Natasha Forde and daughters, Megan (7) and Heidi (9) looking forward to the lights switch on in Portadown. PT48-200. Photo: TONY HENDRON