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Get ready for a magical evening as Cookstown lights up for Christmas! Enjoy festive entertainment, live music, a spectacular Showstoppers Parade and a special visit from Santa as the town celebrates the start of the festive season.
Christmas Lights Switch-On
Join the festive celebrations on William Street, with live performances from the Traditional Music in Schools Programme, Tullylagan Pipe Band and McGarrity, Canavan & Ferrity, bringing plenty of Christmas favourites to the town centre.
Enjoy a fantastic Showstoppers Parade before Santa arrives in style to switch on the Christmas Lights at approximately 7.15pm!
More Festive Fun
From 6.30pm to 8pm, William Street will come alive with family-friendly entertainment, including face painting, The Gaming Bus and character walkabouts, offering plenty of opportunities for festive photos!
Road Closures
Please note that William Street will be closed from 5pm to 10pm, with road diversions in place.
Accessible Information
Accessible toilets and changing facilities are available at Tesco, Broadfields Retail Park, Cookstown.
Disabled parking will be available throughout Cookstown town centre, with the exception of William Street.
The event area is wheelchair accessible, with dropped kerbs and ramps providing footpath access.
Mobility scooters and manual wheelchairs will be available free of charge from Shopmobility, Fairhill Road, between 6pm and 8.30pm. Advance booking is essential by contacting Helen on 07548 478306 or emailing helen@mobilitymidulster.org.
Stewards will be positioned at the William Street/Orritor Street and William Street/Burn Road junctions to provide assistance where required.
A quiet space will also be available at The Hub, Burn Road, Cookstown, from 6pm to 8pm.
Guide Prices
Free
