In Photos: Santa in the Beach and Christmas Tree Lighting celebrated in Kew Gardens park

The Beach BIA’s Santa in the Beach and Christmas Tree Lighting celebration was held in Kew Gardens on Saturday, Nov. 29. Visiting with Santa in the Alex Christie Bandshell were Miller, 2, Kai, 4 (as Spiderman) and parents Allie and Terence. Photo by Alan Shackleton.

The Beach BIA’s Santa in the Beach and Christmas Tree Lighting celebration took place in Kew Gardens on Saturday, Nov. 29.

The community celebration, which also collected toy donations for Centre 55’s Share A Christmas, was sponsored by local realtor Shea Warrington of Shea Sells Boutique.

Beach Metro Community News’ Alan Shackleton was there taking pictures and here are some of the photos from Saturday’s celebration:

Shea Warrington, right, welcomes Clive, 2, and parents Claire and Dan to have a photo with Santa in the bandshell.
The Grinch has fun with Levon, 4, and Sloane, 8.
Baby Alfie, two months old, has his first visit with Santa along with Gertie, 7, and Teddy, 4.
The lit Christmas tree can be seen at the entrance to Kew Gardens on Queen Street East.
Beaches-East York Councillor Brad Bradford helps Santa do the countdown for the lighting of the Christmas tree in Kew Gardens on Saturday.
Children play in the leaves during Saturday’s Santa in the Beach and Christmas Tree Lighting celebration in Kew Gardens.