Paris, Tenn.–Santa, along with Mrs. Claus, Rudolph, Christmas Mouse and the elves roll into downtown Paris on the big, red fire engine on Friday morning at 10 a.m. November 29th, the day after Thanksgiving.
Their arrival kicks off North Pole Family Fun Day, an annual event sponsored by the Downtown Paris Association (DPA).
With more than a dozen free activities for busy little hands, the fun lasts from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. in downtown Paris, which is decorated with two Christmas trees and thousands of lights and the new decorations in the downtown plaza.
“I can’t wait to see all of the good little boys and girls in Henry County,” Santa said in an exclusive satellite interview from the North Pole. “Rudolph, the elves and I love our gingerbread house on the Court Square. We’ll be visiting with the youngsters each Saturday and Sunday throughout the holiday season. I am also bringing Mrs. Claus with me this year!”
At North Pole Day, there will be plenty to do after children visit with Santa, including free craft tables with “make and take” holiday goodies like hand print Santas, melted snowman ornaments, paper straw wreaths, and jingle bell necklaces hosted by the 4H Club.
Kiddos can also enjoy face painting inside Commercial Bank and Trust from 10 am until noon. There’s trackless train rides for adults and children, a petting zoo, and other games on the courthouse lawn, all courtesy of the Downtown Paris Association.
New to the lawn is a photo opportunity with Santa’s sleigh for family photos as well as Frosty the Snowman! Bring your camera for pictures with the family that say Merry Christmas from Paris, Tennessee!
The jolly old elf invites everyone to check out the schedule for Downtown Unwrapped, a series of exciting holiday events at www.VisitDowntownParis.com.
Photo: Santa and his entourage arrive in Paris in 2018. Shannon McFarlin photo.
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