Little Charisma Lalumiere may have been the first child to share her wish list with Santa Saturday, but she wasn’t the last.
More than 300 people came out to the annual Christmas with Santa event at the W.I.S.H. Centre in Chatham.
When it was announced that Santa was on his way and that children had to have their breakfasts finished by the time he arrived, dozens of forks moved that much faster in anticipation of Santa’s visit.
Santa showed up to a rock star’s welcome. Children and parents had formed a long line to his chair. Some danced, others jumped for joy as Santa and Mrs. Claus strolled in.
The annual event, organized by East Side Pride, was a hit again. Police and fire personnel manned the buffet tables, dishing out pancakes, French toast and other breakfast goodies.
