Santa Claus Is Coming To Gloucester Twp. For Christmas: Where To See Him

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ — Before making his Christmas Eve journey, Santa Claus is spending the holiday season in the Gloucester Township area. And families will have plenty of opportunities to meet St. Nick and get photos.

Here are some chances to see Santa around Gloucester Township:

Blackwood Fire Company Christmas Parade

Downtown Blackwood; 6 p.m. Dec. 2.

The fire department's 34th-annual parade includes bands, firetrucks, floats and Santa Claus.

There is no registration before parade day. Registration begins at 4 p.m. at the Charles W. Lewis Middle School parking lot (875 Erial Rd.). The line will start at about 5:40 p.m.

A couple guidelines: no other Santa's and no throwing of candy.

Gloucester Township Christmas Village

Veterans Park; 3-9 p.m. Dec. 9 (rain date Dec. 10)

The family event will feature an open-air holiday market, rides, live entertainment and photos with Santa.

Additionally, the Mainstage choir will perform at 6 p.m., followed by the township's annual tree-lighting ceremony at 6:30 p.m.

Deptford Mall

1750 Deptford Center Rd., Deptford; ongoing through Dec. 24.

Santa will collect Christmas wishes and take photos in the mall's center court, near Macy's. Visiting Santa is free, with photo packages available for purchase. The mall recommends making a reservation to help reduce wait times.

Cherry Hill Mall

2000 Route 38, Cherry Hill; ongoing through Dec. 24

Santa is available for visits and photos. He'll also participate in several theme nights over the next month.

All hours and break times are subject to time changes. The mall strongly encourages reservations, as walk-ups aren't guaranteed. Make a reservation here.