The switch on event took place on William Street from 6.30pm – 8pm. The street came alive with a range of entertainment, including performances from Stewartstown Panto, Tullylagan Pipe Band and The Double Whiskeys, 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 in a Chevy Apache 1959 vintage car to switch on the town’s renowned Christmas lights just before 7.30pm.
A fabulous, fun and festive night was had by all.
1. It's Christmas time!
Santa arrived in his vintage 1959 Chevy Apache to switch on Cookstown’s Christmas lights on Friday evening. Photo: MUDC
2. Switching on the lights!
Chair of the Council, Councillor Dominic Molloy attended the Cookstown Christmas Lights Switch On. Photo: MUDC
3. Christmas fun in Cookstown
Some of those who attended the Cookstown Christmas Lights Switch on event. Photo: MUDC
4. Enjoying the festive event
All smiles at the Cookstown Christmas Lights Switch on event on Friday. Photo: MUDC