Santa’s arrival to the Suncoast brings holiday cheer to UTC

Posted: Nov 15, 2019 / 10:38 PM EST

Updated: Nov 15, 2019 / 10:38 PM EST

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Posted: Nov 15, 2019 / 10:38 PM EST

Updated: Nov 15, 2019 / 10:38 PM EST

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SARASOTA -The holidays have reached the Suncoast as Santa made his grand arrival to the Mall at University Town Center.

Our SNN team brought you live coverage as Sparkles the elf helped the crowd guide Santa to UTC as he gifted the Suncoast some special holiday cheer. Thousands of spectators enjoyed the live music, food, and performances by the talent kids at the Sailor Circus Academy.

SNN’s own Hallie Peilet and Justin Mosely were part of the fun as they were wrapped up head to toe in toilet paper. And finally the man of the hour finally arrived lighting up the nearly 4 million lights that decorate the entire the Mall at UTC.