Santa Claus is coming to Glen Cove

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The Glen Cove Downtown Business Improvement District has arranged for Santa to come to Downtown Glen Cove on Sunday, Dec. 6. Children will have an opportunity to take photos with Santa in Village Square, in a socially distanced manner that will include masks and plexiglass.

“I’m very happy that the Glen Cove Downtown BID is able to continue to spread cheer this Holiday season by providing a safe way for the children of our community to give Santa their Christmas lists,” said Patricia Holman, executive director of the Glen Cove Downtown BID.

The event will kick off at 3 p.m. with the arrival of Santa via fire truck to the Village Square plaza. His cottage, decorated by sponsor Safavieh Home Furnishings, will be set up in the center of the plaza, the ideal backdrop for holiday photos. Children will receive candy canes and popcorn balls upon their visit, sponsored by American Paving and Masonry. Masks are required at all times and attendees will be asked to maintain a distance of at least six feet.

At 4:45 p.m., the City of Glen Cove will host its annual Tree Lighting ceremony, the first one to take place in the center of the new Village Square.

“I want to thank the BID for always helping to keep our downtown looking and feeling festive and inviting, especially during the holidays,” Tenke said. “Now more than ever we appreciate the joy the season has to offer. I’m sure young and old alike will enjoy visiting with this year’s ‘socially distanced’ Santa and taking a picture by our beautiful Village Square Christmas Tree. Please remember that our downtown stores and restaurants are open and are counting on your support.”

Visit https://www.facebook.com/glencovemayorsoffice/ for a livestream of the event.