In pictures: Maghera full of festive cheer as Santa switches on Christmas lights

Maghera was full of festive cheer on Saturday as Santa took up his annual residence in the potting shed at Maghera Walled Garden for the afternoon, before turning on the Christmas lights in the town.

The day began with festive fun and entertainment in Maghera Walled Garden, Christmas crafts in the Lurach Centre and Mrs Claus in Maghera Library.

Friendly elves were on hand to entertain the crowds as well as Anna and Elsa, live music and lots of festive treats including toasted marshmallows.

Santa then made his way to Hall Street via Fairhill accompanied by the Deputy Chair of Mid Ulster District Council, Councillor Wesley Brown, where both carried out the count down to the switch on of the Christmas lights in Maghera for 2024.

A fantastic evening was had by all.

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Enjoying the festive event in Maghera on Saturday night. Photo: Supplied

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Deputy Chair of Mid Ulster Council Cllr Wesley Brown helps a child post a letter to Santa at the event in Maghera. Photo: Supplied

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Plenty of fun events at the Maghera Christmas lights switch-on. Photo: Supplied

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A smile for the camera at the Maghera Christmas Lights switch-on which took place on Saturday night. Photo: Supplied

Maghera Mid Ulster District Council