Roaming Santa Report and Update

As had been initially planned, Santa went roaming on the streets of Montpelier, going to several different locations across downtown, beginning late yesterday morning and throughout much of the afternoon (Tuesday, December 19th).

Location site visits included an office, the local food pantry and the community meal site as well as some businesses, eateries, banks, stores and the like. Later on, there was a greet and wave held at the intersection of Main and State Streets for those passing by either in vehicles and bicycles or on foot for a time. The reception received by those interacted with was quite encouraging and oftentimes festive as well as spirited. Several photos of or with Santa were taken.

In case you missed it, fyi:

Photos posted on Instagram:

Montpelier Guy’s Farm and Yard, here;

Montpelier Alive, here;

Photo: Santa Shopping (via Times Argus), here.

This morning (Wednesday, December 20th), the tentative plan is to get an early start and go across town for a light breakfast at one of the establishments located on the other side of the Winooski River prior to standing at the intersection of Route 2 and 12 (Main and River Streets) greeting and waving to those passing by either by vehicles or on foot for a time. Afterwards, Santa will randomly roam the downtown here and there and, most likely, take lunch at the community meal site again. Afternoon plans are yet to be determined, however will probably include a short rest period, returning home for a little while, before possibly heading out later on prior to it growing dark outside.

(photo taken by a neighbor)