28 magical photos as crowds pack into Portadown for the Christmas lights switch-on
Valerie Martin
·4-min read
All smiles at the Portadown Christmas lights switch on on Saturday night are Noah Robinson (8) and Demi-lee Wells (6). PT48-200.
The mild weather added to the enjoyment of the occasion as crowds gathered for the lighting up and to browse the stalls in the Twilight Market. Photographer Tony Hendron went along to snap some of those who joined in the fun.
The town centre was packed on Saturday night for the Portadown Christmas lights switch on. PT48-220. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
Enjoying the Portadown Christmas lights switch on. PT48-221. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
Watching the on stage action at the Portadown Christmas lights switch on. PT48-222. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
He may not be able to steal Christmas but The Grinch certainly stole the show at the Portadown Christmas lights switch on. PT48-223. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
Pictured at the Portadown Christmas lights switch on are from left, Laura Ozola, Ta-Mya McCann, Korelia Szurko and Courtney Hayes. PT48-224.
Hannah Rowney (3) was happy to have her photo taken with Mickey and Minnie Mouse at the Portadown Christmas lights switch on. PT48-225.
Pictured with Santa and Mrs Santa in Santa's Grotto at the Portadown Christmas lights switch on are Mia Duffy (7), sister, Rosalie (3) and Mum Shannon. PT48-226.
Looking happy at the Portadown Christmas lights switch on are back row from left, Emma, Jason and Rita Trainor. Front are, Michael Trainor (10) and Lorcan Metcalfe (7). PT48-206.
The Elliott family who attended the Portadown Christmas lights switch on on Saturday including from left, Eoin (3), Shane, Pearse (3), Anna (6) and Liam (7). PT48-207.
Enjoying the festive atmosphere at the Portadown Christmas lights switch on are, Michelle Medlow and children, Lily-May (7) and Harvey (11). PT48-208.
Happy faces all round from the Millington family who attended the Portadown Christmas lights switch on including, dad, Chris, mum, Donna, Sophia (1), Georgia (4) and Carly (5). PT48-209.
Pictured at the Portadown Christmas lights switch on on Saturday evening are from left, Edan Grimley (4) and mum, Nicola, Ashleen Henry and daughter, Clara (3). PT48-210.
Pictured at the Portadown Christmas lights switch on are back row from left, Siobhan O'Donnell, Nadia Daly and Neil Black.Front are Mila Daly (6) and Tami Black (10). PT48-211.
The Walker family pictured at the Portadown Christmas lights switch on. Included are, dad, Chris, Lilia (6), Cora (2) and mum, Lynsey. PT48-212.
Pictured at the Portadown Christmas lights switch on. PT48-213.
Enjoying the Portadown Christmas lights switch on are the Farrell family including, granny, Myra Poots, dad, Tim Farrell and mum, Alison with children, Jack (6) and Alfie (9). PT48-214.
Excited children waiting for Santa at the Portadown Christmas lights switch on. PT48-215. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
Lord Mayor of ABC Council, Alderman Margaret Tinsley pictured with her parents, Tom and Mildred Preston at the Portadown Christmas lights switch on on Saturday night. PT48-216. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
Some of the cast of the Portadown pantomine, 'Cinderella' who performed at the Portadown Christmas lights switch on. PT48-217. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
Lord Mayor of ABC Council, Alderman Margaret Tinsley with Santa and Mrs Santa switching on the Christmas lights in Portadown Town Centre on Saturday night. PT48-218. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
On stage at the Portadown Christmas lights switch on. PT48-219. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
Therese McConville and her daughter, Maeve pictured in Santa's Grotto at the Portadown Christmas lights switch on. PT48-227. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
Joining in the fun at the Portadown Christmas lights switch on are members of the Fernandes family including from left, Ashley (5), Maria, Nuno, Miriam (3) and Ariana. PT48-201.
The Ximenes family pictured at the Portadown Christmas lights switch on on Saturday night. Included are, mum, Sandra, Nanya (4), Tally (5) and dad, Zinho. PT48-202.
Robyn Topley (7) and sister, Harper (4) having their faces painted by Leona Patterson from Friendly Faces at the Portadown Christmas lights switch on. PT48-203.
Enjoying the Portadown Christmas lights switch on are the Kerr Family including, Tommy (4), dad, Ronan, mum, Lisa and Ollie (2). PT48-204.
All smiles at the Portadown Christmas lights switch on are from left, Andrew Taayler, Reuben Bryers (4) and Danielle Sherman. PT48-205.
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