Santa Claus Is Coming to Marietta
Come out to see Santa’s arrival on Marietta Square and the lighting of the Christmas tree.
Join Santa Claus for the kick off to the holiday season in Marietta on Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012, in Glover Park on the Marietta Square.
Festivities will begin at 5 p.m. with performances by local school choruses. Santa will make his grand entrance at 5:20 p.m. and light the giant Christmas tree at 6 p.m.
More entertainment will follow while Santa visits with children in the gazebo until 8 p.m.
Santa's Workshop
The workshop will be open to visitors Dec. 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, and 23. Be sure to have your picture taken with Santa.
Santa's hours
Saturdays: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sundays: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Marietta Parks and Recreation and the Marietta Business Association sponsor this event each year.
Mary Lance
11:20 pm on Thursday, November 29, 2012
I loved Christmas on the Marietta Square when I was a little girl back in the 40's. My Dad had a Bicycle Shop on Mill Street and on Christmas Eve the family would have a picnic supper around the potbellied stove in the back of the shop while waiting for 'Santa' to pick up all the bikes, trikes, wagons etc. for delivery to the children. I loved looking out the shop door at the square which was all lit up with colored lights and decorations. It was quiet as most people had already gone home to be with their families. The sun had gone down and dark was settling in which added to the wonderment of the evening. It all seemed just so magical!!