LA PALMERA READY TO WELCOME SANTA

Santa’s Arrival, presented by Physicians Premier ER, kicks off the Coastal Bend holiday season  

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (Oct. 23, 2024) — La Palmera will officially kick off the holiday shopping season on Nov. 6 with Santa’s Arrival, presented by Physicians Premier ER. 

Thousands of guests are expected once again to attend the free, family-friendly event throughout the mall from 5–8 p.m., including live music and entertainment, arts and crafts, face painting, balloon twisting and special activities.

At 6 p.m., Santa will make his arrival from inside the mall, striding along to the holiday sounds of the King High School Mustangs band as they lead him to Center Court to begin taking photos with boys and girls.   

"Since 2008, La Palmera has hosted a free community event to welcome Santa and kick off the Coastal Bend holiday season,” said Amanda Sanchez, La Palmera general manager. “We wanted to extend the celebration this year, so in addition to the local entertainment, performances and activities the evening of Santa’s arrival, we will host more special events throughout the holiday season featuring popular characters, special shows and more.” 

Guests of all ages will find entertainment and activities throughout the mall for Santa’s Arrival, including:

CENTER COURT/MAIN ENTRANCE

·       Photos with Santa, presented by Physicians Premier ER

·       Music with DJ Johnny Hotcakes

·       Snowfall outside the main entrance

THE STAGE AT LA PALMERA CAFÉS FOOD COURT

·       Local performers throughout the evening, including Los Mariachis, Corpus Christi Chorale and more

JCPENNEY STAGE

·       Performances by Ballet Folklorico viva Mexico de Corpus Christi, Pacific Islanders and more

·       Face Painting

TRANSITION COURT ESCALATORS (Main and Upper Level)

·       Balloon Twisters

UPPER LEVEL

·       Photo ops with characters from a galaxy far, far away  

·       Arts and Crafts with K Space Contemporary (while supplies last)

·       Face painting

*All scheduled entertainment subject to change.

Photos with Santa, presented by Physicians Premier ER, will be available by reservation or walk-up during mall hours, beginning the evening of Nov. 6 through Tuesday, Dec. 24. Photo packages start at $34.95 with other items available for purchase. Reserved photo times will be available with an LP SnapPass, which can be booked online at lapalmera.com.

More information on Santa’s Arrival, presented by Physicians Premier ER, will be available on lapalmera.com and Facebook, or by calling (361) 991-3755.