Santa Claus greets hundreds in downtown Pittston

Santa Claus has been busy these days, visiting all the boroughs and townships in the Greater Pittston area. Last Saturday night was no exception as the Jolly Old Man made his way to Main Street in downtown Pittston, greetings hundreds of people. Santa Claus arrived in a horse-drawn carriage and was on hand for the annual lighting of the city Christmas tree.

Karen Haggerty portrays Ursula before the arrival of Santa Claus at Christmas in Pittston last Saturday night.

https://www.psdispatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/web1_PSD121816XmasinPittston_1.jpgKaren Haggerty portrays Ursula before the arrival of Santa Claus at Christmas in Pittston last Saturday night. Bill Tarutis | For Sunday Dispatch

Santa Claus arrives by horse-drawn carriage at Christmas in Pittston last Saturday night.

https://www.psdispatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/web1_PSD121816XmasinPittston_2.jpgSanta Claus arrives by horse-drawn carriage at Christmas in Pittston last Saturday night. Bill Tarutis | For Sunday Dispatch

Santa Claus arrives at the lower Tomato Festival lot for Christmas in Pittston last Saturday night.

https://www.psdispatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/web1_PSD121816XmasinPittston_3.jpgSanta Claus arrives at the lower Tomato Festival lot for Christmas in Pittston last Saturday night. Bill Tarutis | For Sunday Dispatch

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Santa Claus arrives at the lower Tomato Festival lot for Christmas in Pittston last Saturday night. Hundreds pack South Main Street for the lighting of the tree at Christmas in Pittston last Saturday night.

https://www.psdispatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/web1_PSD121816XmasinPittston_4.jpgSanta Claus arrives at the lower Tomato Festival lot for Christmas in Pittston last Saturday night. Hundreds pack South Main Street for the lighting of the tree at Christmas in Pittston last Saturday night. Bill Tarutis | For Sunday Dispatch

Karen Haggerty portrays Ursula before the arrival of Santa Claus at Christmas in Pittston last Saturday night. Santa Claus arrives at the lower Tomato Festival lot for Christmas in Pittston last Saturday night.

https://www.psdispatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/web1_XMAS1.CMYK_.jpgKaren Haggerty portrays Ursula before the arrival of Santa Claus at Christmas in Pittston last Saturday night. Santa Claus arrives at the lower Tomato Festival lot for Christmas in Pittston last Saturday night. Bill Tarutis | For Sunday Dispatch

Santa Claus arrives by horse-drawn carriage at Christmas in Pittston last Saturday night. Santa Claus arrives at the lower Tomato Festival lot for Christmas in Pittston last Saturday night.

https://www.psdispatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/web1_Xmas2.CMYK_.jpgSanta Claus arrives by horse-drawn carriage at Christmas in Pittston last Saturday night. Santa Claus arrives at the lower Tomato Festival lot for Christmas in Pittston last Saturday night. Bill Tarutis | For Sunday Dispatch

Santa Claus arrives at the lower Tomato Festival lot for Christmas in Pittston last Saturday night. Hundreds pack South Main Street for the lighting of the tree at Christmas in Pittston last Saturday night.

https://www.psdispatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/web1_Xmas4.CMYK_.jpgSanta Claus arrives at the lower Tomato Festival lot for Christmas in Pittston last Saturday night. Hundreds pack South Main Street for the lighting of the tree at Christmas in Pittston last Saturday night. Bill Tarutis | For Sunday Dispatch

Santa Claus arrives at the lower Tomato Festival lot for Christmas in Pittston last Saturday night.

https://www.psdispatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/web1_Xmas3.CMYK_.jpgSanta Claus arrives at the lower Tomato Festival lot for Christmas in Pittston last Saturday night. Bill Tarutis | For Sunday Dispatch