Paris, Tenn.–A steady crowd estimated at some 1,500 people gathered in downtown Paris for the arrival of Santa Claus and his entourage Friday morning. He was accompanied by his Elves Alex Wilson and Braxton Wilson and Rudolph, otherwise known as Demitrios Noles. Santa and the gang gathered at the Paris Fire Department before their arrival at Santa’s house on the east side of the courthouse. Downtown Paris Association Director Tara Wilson said the crowds were steady all day for the event, which included s’mores made by Paris firemen, trackless train rides and the Santa Swing. While downtown, people can shop at the shops and visit the Festival of Trees at the Paris 5&10. (Shannon McFarlin photo).