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Share your Here Comes Santa Claus joy with us

If Here Comes Santa Claus 2022 presented by Altra Federal Credit Union brought joy to your heart, share it ('tis the season for sharing, after all) in this short event survey!

All about the Altra Kindness Tree at Here Comes Santa Claus

'Tis the season to share a simple kindness with the Here Comes Santa Claus presenting partner! Altra Federal Credit Union's Kindness Tree is back this holiday season for you to pin new gloves, hats, or scarves onto it for those in need of this winter gear. Here is how you can help!

All the holly jolly activities for Here Comes Santa Claus

It’s almost the holiday season, and what better way to get in the spirit than with Here Comes Santa Claus presented by Altra Federal Credit Union! Get ready to have yourself a merry little time at Rochester’s holiday tradition from 2 to 5 p.m. November 26 with these activities!

Here's what you need to know about Here Comes Santa Claus

Typically, he only comes once a year, but Rochester is a place Santa Claus holds dear. Here Comes Santa Claus November 26 presented by the Rochester Downtown Alliance and Altra Federal Credit Union is a multi-generational holiday tradition in Rochester. Here is all the festive fun to expect from this event.

Share your feedback in this short Here Comes Santa Claus survey

Did you share in the magic that is Here Comes Santa Claus presented by Altra Federal Credit Union? Fill out this short survey to share your feedback and help us continue making the event a special holiday experience in downtown Rochester.

All about Altra Federal Credit Union's Drive for the Kids at Here Comes Santa Claus

Sharing is caring, especially during the holiday season! During Here Comes Santa Claus November 26, the event's presenting partner, Altra Federal Credit Union, is hosting an opportunity for people to donate items to be given to the Boys and Girls Club of Rochester. Find out what you can do to share the joy for area youth here.

Preview Guide to Here Comes Santa Claus

Sleigh, what?! Here Comes Santa Claus presented by Altra Federal Credit Union is returning to downtown Rochester November 26! Believe in its magic with this preview guide to this beloved holiday event hosted throughout downtown Rochester.

Traditional Here Comes Santa Claus Returns in 2021

Merriment abounds when Santa comes to town for a beloved Rochester tradition! Here Comes Santa Claus presented by Altra Federal Credit Union is being planned as an in-person event November 26 with many of the usual elements included. So save the date (and check it twice): Here's a glimpse of the experiences to make this holiday season brighter.

Fill out the Here Comes Santa Claus 2020 survey

"Through the years we all will be together, if the fates allow." The fates allowed us to host a drive-thru version of a Rochester's favorite holiday tradition: Here Comes Santa Claus presented by Altra Federal Credit Union! Thank you for attending! We'd love to hear your feedback in the following brief survey.

Here Comes Santa Claus Drive-Thru Parade November 27

Here comes Santa Claus, here comes Santa Claus, right down Santa Claus Lane! While we're sure this isn't a real street in downtown Rochester, the holiday magic will surely be felt surrounding all the activities planned for Here Comes Santa Claus presented by Altra Federal Credit Union November 16 - 27 this year. One of those is the drive-thru parade! Find all the details of this 2020 feature of Here Comes Santa Claus here.

Here Comes Santa Claus: A Holiday Playlist

While you're trimming the tree and decking the halls, listen up! In anticipation for Here Comes Santa Claus presented by Altra Federal Credit Union November 27, we've put together a playlist of holiday classic songs and a few Rochester Downtown Alliance staff favorites. Grab a cup of hot chocolate and hit play on this Here Comes Santa Claus-inspired playlist!

5 Safe Ways to Experience the Magic of the Holiday Season

"Home for the Holidays" takes on a whole new meaning this year. Let's not let COVID-19 be the Grinch in 2020. Celebrate the season with these five safe ways to experience the magic of the holidays in downtown Rochester.

Altra Federal Credit Union, a Kind Here Comes Santa Claus partner

Altra Federal Credit Union is a community-oriented entity with a big heart, even more so around the holidays. As the presenting partners of Here Comes Santa Claus November 27 in downtown Rochester, Altra Federal Credit Union shares why they partner on the Rochester tradition. Bonus: find out what are Dusty's and Kristina's favorite holidays traditions in this short video!

Sleigh Guide to Here Comes Santa Claus

The holidays provide a happy feeling nothing in the world can buy. Here Comes Santa Claus presented by Altra Federal Credit Union November 16 - 27 is one such yuletide treasures. November will have lovely weather for a Sleigh Guide to Here Comes Santa Claus, filled with a variety of ways to safely enjoy the holidays!

10 Most Asked-For Santa Presents and Where to Find Them in Downtown

Santa Claus had to hurry on his way November 29. But before he waved goodbye, he gave us a peek at the Here Comes Santa Claus kids’ letters. What were the top asked-for gifts? Find out here!

Here Comes Santa Claus Survey

We hope Here Comes Santa Claus made it on downtown Rochester's nice list of events this year! To let Santa know what you liked about it, please fill out the following short survey.

A Kind "Here Comes Santa Claus" Partner: Altra Federal Credit Union

Oh, what fun it is to have Altra Federal Credit Union as the Here Comes Santa Claus presenting partner this year. Altra embodies the spirit of the season by their passion for giving back. Let's find out why Altra shows love to the Rochester community and what holiday tradition is a favorite of Danielle Anderson, Altra's youth program supervisor.

All Nice List of Here Comes Santa Claus Activities

He's making a list, so you should check this blog twice! Click for all nice activities there are for Here Comes Santa Claus presented by Altra Federal Credit Union November 29.

Santa Claus is Comin' to (down)Town Rochester

It's the most wonderful time of the year, and that can only mean one thing: Santa Claus is comin' to town! A favorite Rochester tradition is rescuing Santa from Old City Hall and the merriment that goes with this annual event. Here are the details of this year's beloved Here Comes Santa Claus event November 29!

Guide to Here Comes Santa Claus

Silent night… yeah, right! Downtown Rochester will be anything but silent on November 23 as we celebrate the start of the holiday season at Here Comes Santa Claus. The beloved tradition is back for its 44th year and it wouldn’t be possible without our activities partner, Olmsted Medical Center, our warming house partner, Castle Community, or our event partner, Shops at University Square. Running from 4-8PM, Here Comes Santa Claus has a multitude of activities to keep everyone filled with cheer.

Santa Claus is Coming to Town

As the days get shorter and the nights get colder, it’s only right that we take time to celebrate all things jolly in Downtown Rochester. Celebrate what makes the winter season so special on November 23 from 4:00PM - 8:00PM at Here Comes Santa Claus. The Rochester Downtown Alliance is proud to partner with multiple organizations to put on the jolliest celebration of the year.

Ring in the Holiday Season with Here Comes Santa Claus

The holiday season is almost upon us and what better way to celebrate than with a beloved tradition in Downtown Rochester. Here Comes Santa Claus is celebrating its 44th Anniversary on Friday, November 23 in Downtown Rochester, and the holiday spirit will be bigger and brighter than ever. Our warming house partner, Castle Community, events partner, Shops at University Square, and our activities partner, Olmsted Medical Center, have helped us to create a day of festivity for Rochester residents and visitors of all ages.

Here Come Santa Claus and Small Business Saturday Event Guide

Here Comes Santa Claus Event Guide

When: Friday, November 25, from 6 - 8:30 pm
Where: Old City Hall, Peace Plaza, Shops at University Square (111 S Broadway)
Parking: Parking at all City ramps and street parking is free after 5 pm. The two closest ramps will be 3rd Street Ramp and Center Street Ramp. Click here for more options.
Official Webpage: DowntownRochesterMN.com

Schedule & Activities

Video: Santa "rescue" in Rochester & Christmas tree lighting