Santa Claus comes to Fannin county Recreation Department

Santa Claus waves from the helicopter as he and pilot Damon Williams land at the Fannin County Recreation Department Wednesday, December 23. Santa made his appearance during a special drive-thru event. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, he wasn’t able to visit personally with children, but his appearance brightened many faces.

Santa Claus waves to everyone as he steps out of the helicopter that carried him to his visit at the Fannin County Recreation Center.

Santa’s helper, Taylor Tarpley, is all smiles and thumbs up as she gets ready to hand out goodies to young visitors during Santa’s visit to the Fannin County Recreation Center Wednesday, December 23.

Santa’s helper Tim Towe took up his duties in a snow globe next to Fannin Recreation Department Director Eddie O’Neal during Santa’s visit to the Fannin County Recreation Center Wednesday, December 23.

Hannah Fortenberry passed out hot chocolate to people that came to see Santa Claus at the Fannin Recreation Department.

Santa’s helper Crystal Hughes was ready at her post to direct traffic at the Santa drive-thru event at the Fannin County Recreation Center Wednesday, December 23.