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.

Enjoying the Lurgan Christmas lights switch-on event. LM47-205.

13. Smiles all round

Enjoying the Lurgan Christmas lights switch-on event. LM47-205. Photo: Tony Hendron

Braving the weather at the Lurgan switch-on. LM47-203.

14. Waiting for the switch-on

Braving the weather at the Lurgan switch-on. LM47-203. Photo: Tony Hendron

Making a spectacle of themselves at the switch-on in Lurgan. LM47-216.

15. In the frame

Making a spectacle of themselves at the switch-on in Lurgan. LM47-216. Photo: Tony Hendron

Having fun at the Lurgan switch-on ceremony. LM47-212.

16. Enjoying the fun

Having fun at the Lurgan switch-on ceremony. LM47-212. Photo: Tony Hendron