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Santa Claus will greet children and other well-wishers at 6 p.m. Friday at the Park Ridge Public Library, 20 S. Prospect Ave., and he will help light the downtown Christmas tree, a spokesman said.
Dave Iglow, president of the Uptown Merchants Association, said Santa will arrive escorted by Park Ridge firefighters–in a fire truck, rather than with the traditional reindeer and sleigh.
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“It’s really our way of kicking off the traditional holiday season,” he said.
The Maine South High School band will give a Christmas concert at 7 p.m. Friday in the 600 block of West Devon Avenue.
“Most every merchant will open up their doors and stay open late, serving refreshments” during the evening, Iglow said.