Santa Claus is Coming!!!!

Downtown Aurora, Colorado -- The Northern Aurora Business Association is preparing to FLY SANTA and MRS. CLAUS into downtown Aurora.

Each year, children of all ages wait anxiously for the KMGH Channel 7 HELICOPTER flown by Rich Westra to descend into Aurora City Park located at 16th and Dayton. Members of Aurora’s safety and law enforcement communities help keep onlookers safe while Santa arrives by air on Saturday, December 6, 2008 at 5pm.

SANTA and MRS. CLAUS then walk with the hundreds of children (and parents) south on Emporia Street in front of the NEW Florence Square Project, across Colfax Avenue to FLETCHER PLAZA at Colfax and Emporia, south side. There will also be the 19th Annual COMMUNITY TREE LIGHTING ceremony where Aurora City Councilwoman Sue Sandstrom will light the beautiful Community Tree donated by Nick’s Nursery.

Children then have the opportunity to whisper their Christmas requests to SANTA and MRS. CLAUS at the NEW Martin Luther King Jr. Library at 9898 E. Colfax Avenue, receive goodies from the elves, and enjoy the brightly lit FLETCHER PLAZA. The library will be open so that after the children see Santa they can check out a book or video or get their library card! Santa loves children to read! Plan to join Aurora City Councilwoman Sue Sandstrom, Santa and Mrs. Claus in welcoming everyone as we celebrate the beginning of the Holiday Season in Original Aurora!

While you are downtown please notice the beautiful holiday decorations that light up the East Colfax Corridor bringing the Holiday spirit to downtown Aurora. Why is this event so important?! It unites children of all ages in a ceremony of celebration that breaches all cultural and financial barriers. Families come together regardless of race or language exemplifying Aurora’s rich diversity.

Please come and join us as we welcome the Holiday Season and be sure to shop Downtown Aurora!