Welcome to town, Santa!
(Talk of the Town photo by Jennifer Zartman Romano)
Children of all ages, from little ones with no hair on up to ones with a little grey in their hair, hurriedly made their way to downtown Columbia City Friday evening for the ceremonious arrival of Santa Claus. Santa arrived a few minutes earlier than he traditionally does, riding in a horse-drawn carriage. Santa's House, sponsored by the Columbia City Downtown Business Association, is now open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays until Christmas. Children may visit Friday evenings from 6 to 8:30 p.m. as well as Saturdays and Sundays from 12 to 3 p.m. Santa's house is open Christmas Eve from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Santa's House located at the corner of Chauncey and Van Buren Streets on the Whitley County Courthouse lawn. There is no cost for children to visit with Santa, but freewill offerings for the upkeep of his home will be accepted.