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 2021, there will be eight Black Santa events in Portland.

Santa will be inside an 10×10′ inflatable snow globe complete with a wintry backdrop. Kids and families can take their photos from outside the bubble with Black Santa merrily dressed in his Christmas best in the background.

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. When registering, you’ll choose the event location and include your email family name, number of adults and number of kids in your group. Registration is free.

If you’re interested in volunteering at one of the events, you can also sign up online for the location of your choice.

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

Photo courtesy of Black Santa PDX

2021 Portland Black Santa Events

Sunday, November 28

11:30 a.m. to -12:30 p.m.
Cascade Church
8835 SE Woodstock Blvd in Portland

Sunday, December 5

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

Friday, December 10

6-9 p.m.
The Groves
3520 Yamhill St. in Portland

Saturday, December 11

11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Gilbert Park
13132 SE Ramona St. in Portland

2-4 p.m.
Alder Elementary
17200 SE Alder St. in Portland

Sunday, December 12

2-6 p.m.
The Groves
3520 Yamhill St. in Portland

Friday, December 17

4-8 p.m.
Black Parent’s Initiative
901 NE Glisan St. in Portland

Wednesday, December 22

4-6 p.m.
Lilac Meadows
7740 SE Powell in Portland

Thursday, December 23
6-8 p.m.
Aloha UMC
2270 SW 198th Ave. in Beaverton

Visit the Black Santa PDX website to register today!

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