Let’s Welcome “Subway Santa” To Chicago!
Here is a winter sunrise over Lake Michigan from downtown Chicago…where my wife and I lived for 5 years….and I realize that I have never shared one of the city’s most uniquely entertaining holiday events!
First, here’s a look at some of the lights of Chicago in December:
There is always an enormous holiday tree at the north end of Grant Park in the city’s famous “loop” district, and there’s much more as well:
Chicago’s Lincoln Park Zoo also lights up for the holidays…but it’s all about one big event: the arrival of Santa Claus by Chicago subway train!
That’s my wife Alex welcoming Santa to the train station! You see, a specially dressed train goes all over town with Santa and his reindeer leading the way!
Here is the video I shot of this incredibly fun event!
You can also board the Tain and ride along for awhile as well – or just watch Santa arrive and spread holiday cheer!
Chicago really embraces the holiday. Apparently there was a Santa convention when we were in a cab once, because I caught a few of them pounding the pavement:
Of course, the entire country is lit up for the holidays, and I am seeing it up close in New York – like the spectacular holiday tree at 30 Rock:
The Big Apple is all dressed up for the holiday – click here for video and more!
And of course, I have my own decorations for my tree – check these out!
I love food ornaments – see all of them here!
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Wonderful!
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Fantastic!
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Fabulous post, John. I saw your Santa Train short this morning. What a lot of splendid fun.
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it is!
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subway santa looks really cool and it must be a blast!
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I guess Francis P. Church was right when he told Virginia there really is a Santa Claus! I just didn’t realize he was in Chicago!
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How cool!
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My favorite Christmas travel story is my latest blog entry, Over On The Army (8). It includes Chicago.
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Such a great idea to have a subway santa train!
Best wishes, Pete.
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How special!!
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It’s so much fun and the train is PACKED with people who buy special tickets to ride along with Santa! All bedazzled too! Thanks for liking!
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