OCCOQUAN, Va. — Don’t go to Occoquan on Saturday to see Santa. Unlike most years, he won’t be arriving by boat this Thanksgiving holiday weekend.
The town changed the time in which the jolly old elf arrives in Occoquan via watercraft from this Saturday to Dec. 1.
Town mayor Earine Porta sent out a notice to those waiting patiently with their Christmas lists:
A number of you have contacted me asking about Santa’s arrival by boat, which often in the past has occurred on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. This year the Business Guild of Occoquan has decided to hold the event on Saturday, December 1. Santa is scheduled to arrive at the Town pier at noon and then proceed to Town Hall (314 Mill Street) to greet children of all ages.
Following the arrival next Saturday, on Sunday the town will receive it’s annual blessing. Afterward, a free holiday party for the town will be held at Maddigans Waterfront.
