Seasonal & Holidays
Danvers Cancels Santa By The Sea Event
Higher costs along with fewer sponsors and volunteers led to the demise of the popular Pope's Landing holiday event.
DANVERS, MA — The Danvers Recreation Department canceled its popular Santa By The Seat at Pope's Landing Event, according to a notice on the town's Website. In the past, the event has featured pony and wagon rides, a bouncy house, a petting zoo, snacks and other children's activities, leading up to Santa's arrival in Danvers on the harbormaster's boat.
According to the Salem News, the event was canceled because of a declining number of sponsors and volunteers, as well as increased costs. The recreation department is offering the Danvers downtown holiday festival Dec. 7, from 2 to 5 p.m. in Danvers Square as an alternative to kick off the holiday season.
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