With the impending winter storm warning looming, and the cold November air whipping through the harbor, residents and visitors filled Egg Harbor shops, streets, restaurants, and Santa's lap for the village's annual Holly Days celebration this weekend.
The village was buzzing with visitors both Friday and Saturday with a myriad of holiday activities. On Friday, Santa rolled into town in a different way, riding an Egg Harbor Fire truck in lieu of his sleigh. He lit the village's festive Christmas tree and went on his merry way. Saturday featured breakfast bingo at the Kress pavilion followed by breakfast with the big man himself. Then it was picture time and wishes on Santa’s lap.
The weekend was filled with family-friendly events. Children regaled while writing letters to Santa, trying their hand at ornament making, cookie decorating, and a 2-day elf scavenger hunt. Horse drawn wagons, fun-run participants, and eager Christmas wish-makers filled the streets as the first snowflakes began to fall Saturday afternoon, with Holly Days once again filling hearts with holiday magic.
