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Dungannon Christmas Lights Switch On

Market Square

Family focused festive fun will take place in Market Square from 6:00pm including music to get you in the festive mood from on-stage DJ and walkabout characters.  Face painters will be in the Square Box, Ranfurly House. Local traders will also be sited at Feeney’s Lane to provide food / drinks to the public and there will be a Christmas Jumper swap shop available in Ranfurly House.

Christmas Pageant

A Christmas Pageant will make its way through the streets of Dungannon commencing at 6:30pm.  The pageant will follow a route starting from Lower Scotch Street Car Park at 6:30pm, passing through Scotch Street, Georges Street, William Street, and Irish Street, Market Square (turn at top), Scotch Street and finishing in Scotch Street Car Park. Santa’s will arrive along with the Pageant at Market Square at approx. 7:20pm where he will greet the crowds and join the Chair of the Council on stage to switch on the Christmas lights at approx. 7:30pm.  

Fireworks Display

As the Christmas lights illuminate Dungannon, a nine-minute fireworks show will begin simultaneously on the Hill of The O’Neill. 

Road Closures

Market Square Car Park will be closed from 5:30pm to 9:00pm with diversions in place during this time. Full road closures for Castlehill, Market Square, and Thomas Street.

Accessible Information

• Quiet Space Available at Dungannon Leisure Centre

• Disabled parking will be available in the Dungannon Town Centre Car Parks. 

• The event area is accessible for wheelchair users with drop kerbs and footpath access. 

• A minimum of two stewards will be positioned at entry and exit points in Market Square for any assistance needed.