Sign Up for Free Photos with Portland’s Black Santa

Photo courtesy of Black Santa PDX

Black Santa is coming to town! Participate in this Portland tradition at these free events this holiday season. 

Leroy Barber, Portland’s Black Santa, took on the role in 2016. These volunteer-led Black Santa events offer a more diverse representation of Jolly Old Saint Nicholas. In 2022, there will be eight public Black Santa events in Portland.

Kids and families can take their photos with Black Santa merrily dressed in his holiday best. Santa will be outside his inflatable snow globe this year, but will bring it case you want photos with it.

You will need to register in advance. Your visit with Black Santa will be on a first come, first served basis within the time frame of the event. Registration is free with the exception of the pajama brunch listed below.

Here are the upcoming dates for free photos with Black Santa. 

Photo courtesy of Black Santa PDX

2022 Portland Black Santa Events

Sunday, November 27

9:30-10:30 a.m.
Cascade Church
8835 Woodstock Blvd, Portland

Friday, December 9

6-8 p.m.
The Groves
3520 Yamhill St., Portland

Saturday, December 10

10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Black Santa Parade
1-2 p.m.
Holla Mentors
454 SE 165th Ave., Portland

Sunday, December 11

11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Pajama Brunch with Black Santa PDX
Price: $25 per person
JJT Studios
7725 Southwest Nimbus Ave., Beaverton

Saturday, December 17

12-2 p.m.
Waverly United Church of Christ
3300 SE Woodstock St., Portland

Sunday, December 18

3-5 p.m.
Alberta Main Street
1722 NE Alberta St., Portland

Monday, December 19

3:30-5 p.m.
Black Santa reads to children at 3:30 and 4:30 p.m.
4605 NE Fremont St., Suite 208, Portland

Tuesday, December 20

6-8 p.m.
Aloha United Methodist ChurchLocation
2270 SW 198th Ave., Aloha

Visit the Black Santa PDX website to register today!

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