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 a laugh with an elf at the Lurgan Christmas lights event. LM47-215.

17. Elf service.

Having a laugh with an elf at the Lurgan Christmas lights event. LM47-215. Photo: Tony Hendron

Enjoying the switch-on in Lurgan. LM47-203.

18. Face painting fun

Enjoying the switch-on in Lurgan. LM47-203. Photo: Tony Hendron

Enjoying some of the seasonal fare on offer at the Lurgan switch-on. LM47-209.

19. Tucking in

Enjoying some of the seasonal fare on offer at the Lurgan switch-on. LM47-209. Photo: Tony Hendron

Lord Mayor of ABC Council, Councillor Paul Greenfield pictured with Olaf and one of Santa's elves. LM47-220.

20. Seasonal fun

Lord Mayor of ABC Council, Councillor Paul Greenfield pictured with Olaf and one of Santa's elves. LM47-220. Photo: Tony Hendron