Ready for action at the Lurgan Christmas lights event. LM47-207.

placeholder image — Ready for action at the Lurgan Christmas lights event. LM47-207.

Lurgan Christmas lights switch on for the festive season

By Valerie Martin

Published 20th Nov 2022, 09:56 GMT

The switching on of the Christmas lights in Lurgan on Saturday evening (November 19) heralded the start of this year’s festive season.

A large crowd gathered for the town centre occasion and, despite the weather, there was still plenty of seasonal cheer in the air.

Photographer Tony Hendron was there to capture some of the atmosphere.

Having fun at the Lurgan Christmas lights switch-on. LM47-202.

9. Smiles all round

Having fun at the Lurgan Christmas lights switch-on. LM47-202. Photo: Tony Hendron

Getting into the festive mood at the Lurgan lights event. LM47-210.

10. Staying bright at night

Getting into the festive mood at the Lurgan lights event. LM47-210. Photo: Tony Hendron

Santa arrives at the lights switch on event. LM47-219.

11. Hello Santa!

Santa arrives at the lights switch on event. LM47-219. Photo: Tony Hendron

Lord Mayor of ABC Council, Councillor Paul Greenfield with MC for the evening Aislinn Higgins. LM47-218.

12. Festive season starts now!

Lord Mayor of ABC Council, Councillor Paul Greenfield with MC for the evening Aislinn Higgins. LM47-218. Photo: Tony Hendron