Uptown Santa

$400/hour

estimated price

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Requested character

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Responds in about 3 hours

Introduction

I’m here to create Magical Holiday memories with everyone from the toddlers to the grandparents… As a seasoned pro with a real beard a hearty laugh and a genuine love of embodying Santa my minimum is $375 If you have special requests I’m all ears ! I can bring games and books if you like all with a magical belly laugh and a robust ho ho ho!!! ..Over the years, my big, natural beard has gotten snowy white so whether I’m sitting next to a supermodel or a next-door neighbor, we are going to make some great photographs!

Overview

Hired 5 times

Serves New York, NY

Background checked

1 employee

5 years in business

Business hours

Sun7:00 pm - 11:59 pmMon12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Payment methods

This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle.

Social media

Instagram

Top Pro status

Top Pros are among the highest-rated, most popular professionals on Thumbtack.

2023

Featured Projects

140 photos

Creating Holiday Magic
Costumed Character Entertainment

Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and punctuality.

Great 4.8

5 reviews

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Stephen L.

Nov 26, 2022

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Uptown Santa is the BEST! I hired him for our holiday fundraiser and he was absolutely perfect! Both children and parents loved him and so many people wanted to take their photo with the ‘real Santa’! I can’t thank him enough for helping to make our event this year the most memorable one yet!

Details: 11 - 20 guests • Younger than 4 years old • 5 - 10 years old • 11 - 18 years old • (Holiday) Santa

Uptown Santa's reply

I am so grateful that you chose me to be your Santa for this Ronald McDonald house event ! What an amazing location. Everyone on your end was so great to deal with. Thanks again!!

Costumed Character Entertainment

Erik H.

Oct 8, 2022

Uptown Santa is the best he has an amazing natural beard very friendly great with kids and they love Him…very flexible with an awesome voice and a great laugh! Larry L.

Chris R.

Dec 23, 2022

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Hired on Thumbtack

AMAZING! great energy lots of fun!

Details: 41 - 60 guests • 18 or older • (Holiday) Santa

Costumed Character Entertainment

Andrea O.

Dec 20, 2022

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Hired on Thumbtack

GREAT!

Details: 41 - 60 guests • Younger than 4 years old • (Holiday) Santa

Costumed Character Entertainment

Shellyanne M.

Dec 3, 2022

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Hired on Thumbtack

The kids thought he was the real Santa!

Details: Over 100 guests • Younger than 4 years old • 18 or older • 5 - 10 years old • 11 - 18 years old • (Holiday) Santa

Costumed Character Entertainment

Credentials

Background Check

Erik Hanson

FAQs

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
$ 350 includes my travel time and the first hour of Santa!
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
In order to secure your booking I will need a 50% nonrefundable deposit the balance is due at the end of the gig
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
As a kid I loved my visit to Santa ! Its my goal to provide a magical experience for everyone I encounter in my red suit

Uptown Santa

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