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.
9. A visit to Santa
Paying a visit to Santa at the Christmas lights switch on are the Sloan family including from left, mum Joy, William (7), Eva (9) and dad Andrew. PT47-215. Photo: Tony Hendron
10. Waiting for the switch-on
Some of the crowd which attended the Christmas lights switch on in Portadown on Friday night. PT47-212. Photo: Tony Hendron
11. Bird's eye view
George Hunniford (4) getting a great view of the Portadown Christmas lights switch on thanks to dad Kris. PT47-w201. Photo: Tony Hendron
12. Sweet treats
Toasting marshmallows at the Portadown Twilight Market are the Potts family including from left, Oliver (6), Emily (3), mum Nicola and dad Lewis. PT47-207. Photo: Tony Hendron