The big fellow in red arrived at Devonshire Mall by helicopter on Sunday, November 16, 2014. A large crowd was there to welcome Santa and Mrs. Claus. On Saturday, the Super Santa Run/Walk was held in downtown Amherstburg. Proceeds of the event will go to the Essex Region Conservation Authority.
Lower left to right, Austin O’Neil, 3 and brother Aiden O’Neil, 4 wait with dad (Kyle) for their mom Chantelle to pass by in the Super Santa run/walk in downtown Amherstburg, Nov. 15, 2014. Proceeds of the event go to the Essex Region Conservation Foundation. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)
Santa Claus is joined by Mrs. Claus and some elves after arriving at Devonshire Mall by helicopter, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)
The Santas are set free at the start of the Super Santa run/walk in downtown Amherstburg, Nov. 15, 2014. Proceeds of the event go to the Essex Region Conservation Foundation. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)
Patrick Gibson, 6, gets a good look as Santa arrived at Devonshire Mall by helicopter, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014. Hundreds of people showed up to welcome Santa, Mrs. Claus, and their elves. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)
Amherstburg police Sr. Const. Rocco Pelaccia prepares to lead the way for the Super Santa run/walk in downtown Amherstburg, Nov. 15, 2014. Proceeds of the event go to the Essex Region Conservation Foundation. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)
Santa Claus is joined by Mrs. Claus and some elves after arriving at Devonshire Mall by helicopter, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)
Super Santa cheerleader Tyson Morello, 5 excitedly waits for the run/walk to begin with his mom, aunt and brother Mason, 2, in downtown Amherstburg, Nov. 15, 2014. Proceeds of the event go to the Essex Region Conservation Foundation. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)
One of the Stilt Guys takes a selfie with families attending Santa’s arrival at Devonshire Mall, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014. Hundreds of people showed up to welcome Santa as he arrived by helicopter. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)
Siblings Jake Periappuram, 12 and Moira Periappuram, 10 take a stroll through through Austin “Toddy” Jones Park in Amherstburg, on their way to the Super Santa run/walk Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014. Decorations for the River Lights Festival can be seen behind them. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)
Santa Claus is joined by Mrs. Claus and some elves after arriving at Devonshire Mall by helicopter, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)
The Santas are set free at the start of the Super Santa run/walk in downtown Amherstburg, Nov. 15, 2014. Proceeds of the event go to the Essex Region Conservation Foundation. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)
One of the Stilt Guys entertains the crowd while they await Santa’s arrival at Devonshire Mall, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014. Hundreds of people showed up to welcome Santa as he arrived by helicopter. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)
Santas make their way towards the finish line as part of the Super Santa run/walk in downtown Amherstburg, Nov. 15, 2014. Proceeds of the event go to the Essex Region Conservation Foundation. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)
Santa’s helper Marlene Wray, left, directs incoming Clauses in downtown Amherstburg, Nov. 15, 2014. Proceeds of the Super Santa run/walk go to the Essex Region Conservation Foundation. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)
