Holiday festivities started early at the St. Johns Town Center Holiday Spectacular, Nov. 9, where shoppers got in the Christmas spirit with family-friendly activities, live entertainment and the traditional hunt-down for a photo with Santa Claus.
Transformed into a winter wonderland, the Town Center’s Holiday Spectacular featured festive kids’ stations such as a Christmas card station, filled with eager children writing to Santa, sleigh-ride photos and familiar princesses interacting with families.
“We’re super excited to welcome everyone to the St. Johns Town Center today,” said Director of Marketing at the Town Center, Ashlee Schneider. “We have lots of family-friendly activities, hot chocolate stations, face painting and caricature artists.”
Spotted on site was Mrs. Claus, who arrived a bit earlier than Santa to spread some cheer before the countdown to the tree lighting.
“She’s taking pictures with everyone,” Schneider said. “We have her and some princesses at the Santa house and a sleigh with reindeer, so it’s really cute.”
The all-day celebration came to a close with a live musical performance by former Nickelodeon star, MAX, where families gathered at the XX plaza in front of Maggiano’s to jam and help Santa Claus countdown to the grand finale.
When the tree finally illuminated, against the sky, it was a canvas for a bright fireworks display. The crowd stood in awe before they went home with new memories and holiday cheer.
