A large crowd turned out to enjoy all of the lighting-up – the first in a series of switch-on ceremonies across the borough – along with the twilight market.
Photographer Tony Hendron went along to capture some of the seasonal atmosphere.
5. Family night out
Waiting for the Christmas lights switch on on Friday night are from left, Marcus Adams, brother Theodore and sister Ruth. PT47-208. Photo: Tony Hendron
6. Festive fun
Joy the Winter Elf pictured at the Christmas lights switch on with Jacob Smith (5) and mum, Claire. PT47-205. Photo: Tony Hendron
7. All smiles
Enjoying the Portadown Twilight Market and Christmas lights switch on are Phoebe McCullough (2) and sister, Poppy (4) pictured with mum Charlene Wilson and dad Glenn McCullough. PT47-202. Photo: Tony Hendron
8. Joining in the fun
The Williamson family pictured at Friday night's Christmas lights switch on in Portadown. Included are from left, mum Emily, dad Stephen, Bleu (6 months) and Cruz (13). PT47-216. Photo: Tony Hendron