Santa dropped in to Copacabana recently on his 18th annual visit to the beachside village.
The elves from the Navy Veterans’ Welfare Association of NSW had been busily preparing his sleigh and taming Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, who led the way.
The temperature was hitting 37 degrees but as Santa’s sleigh came down Vista Ave, a cool breeze cooled everything down to a much more pleasant 33 degrees so the man in red could hand out some lollies.
Excited children ran from their houses and the beach to see Santa on his sleigh at the Flag Pole Lawn.
He was greeted by many happy people, ranging from grandparents to grandchildren.
Many goodies were dispensed before Santa made his merry way to the local shops of the beach front.
He greeted all the businesses on the foreshore with owners and their staff receiving gifts.
After a second stop on the waterfront and a visit to several older citizens, Santa had handed out 200 bags of lollies and wrapped gifts galore, courtesy of the Navy Veterans’ Welfare Association NSW based at Copacabana.