Santa arrived in Quincy Saturday. Not on reindeer back or flying sleigh but by helicopter.
Families packed Pageant Field to get a rare glimpse of Ol Saint Nick in the skies.
“It’s so great to have a place to take our kids to see Santa,” said Jaclyn Smeaton. “So nice of Santa to visit from the North Pole.”
After Santa exited the helicopter, he made the rounds greeting those who came to welcome him to the South Shore.
“I grew up in Quincy. Been coming here since I was a kid. They used to do it the down road,” said Eric Rackauskas. “Great to bring my kids here now. They like to come here and see Santa. Get some candy. Great weekend for Quincy ”
Costumed characters were also on the ground to entertain families while they waited for Kriss Kringle to make his aeriel appearance.
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