Photos and story by Monty Siekerman

It was all smiles from the large crowd of children and family members who attended Merry on Main at the Depot on Monday evening.

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Due to a lack of snow, Santa hitched a ride from an Ada Police Department cruiser. When he stepped out of the car, many children's faces lit up as the Big Guy made his way inside.
He took his appointed place in a chair and began hearing the kids' wishes.

Cookies and hot chocolate were available, as well. Members of the Dance Fusion performed in the parking lot.

For the past three years, the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce has sponsored the village kickoff to the holiday season.

Santa has had a busy few days in Ada, having been at ReStore and The Inn recently.
He's now back at the North Pole packing his sleigh and checking his list for his global trek

PHOTO IDS:

• Six-year-old Jacob Rush with Santa
• Santa hears from two at the same time, but he has two ears, so no problem.
• Four-year-old Dleena Hoffman with Santa
• Sometimes the little ones are a little afraid of Santa, so Mom sits on Santa's lap, then holds her youngster on her lap.