Hey Santa!

Herndon, VA

$175 and up

Travels up to 30 miles

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2018 Reston Parade

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Overview

Santa for Reston Town Center Parade, Santa Bob Saunders is a real-bearded and bellied Santa. Bob is grandfather of eight who loves interacting with and kidding with the children. He has invested thousands in premium quality, custom-tailored suits and hand crafted leather boots and accessories to create an incredibly authentic look that will have every children of all ages convinced he is indeed, the 'Real Santa'

Home Visits, School and Community Events, Corporate Events/Promotions, 'Breakfast with Santa', Photo sessions, Charitable Events....anywhere you need a great Santa!!

Santa Bob is a Certified Professional Santa, Member of IBRBS and Gold Member of Santa Claus Conservatory


Reviews

7 reviews

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Brenda R.

December 23, 2024
Verified review

Fantastic

Santa was great! He kept all the kids completely entertained. They are still talking about it today! The adults enjoyed it as much as the kids! We hope to have him back next year!

Hired as: Santa Claus

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Hey Santa!

Brenda thank you SO much for this wonderful review! What a fun group of kids! So much energy in that room, lol! I know I left tired!!
Santa Bob


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Noelle C.

July 13, 2023

Santa was a huge hit!

We had Santa Bob at our home for a Christmas in July Birthday Party. The kids had such a great experience. He was so engaging. He told them stories, played games, and had answers for all their questions.
I was amazed how well he interacted with all our guests. I would definitely hire him again.

Hired as: Santa Claus


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Sasha R.

December 21, 2021
Verified review

Santa and Mrs. Claus

Bob and Donna joined us at a holiday event for our nurses!! They absolutely loved the opportunity to sit and talk with Santa and Mrs. Claus and to take a memorable photo! Excellent work!!

Hired as: Holiday Entertainment, Santa Claus

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Hey Santa!

Sasha,
Thank you for the lovely review! It was really inspiring and humbling for us to meet so many dedicated and selfless ‘angels’ last night. Santa Bob


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Alanda B.

December 4, 2021
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Simply AAMAZING

I couldn't have been more pleased. He was absolutely perfect, and made my clients very happy. I would definitely refer him to others, and use him again! THANK YOU!

Hired as: Santa Claus


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Maria G.

December 20, 2019
Verified review

So wonderful!!

Bob your show was fantastic. Parents of my Daycare were very impressed of your Show. Thank you so much.

Hired as: Holiday Entertainment

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Booking information

Price range: $175 and up

Languages: English

Gig length: 30 - 300 minutes

Insurance: $1,000,000 - General Liability Performers Insurance. Coverage is $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate per event. I also carry background check

What to expect

Corporate/HOA/school events:
Santa Bob can provide a professional photographic set that includes a custom made Santa Throne upholstered in green velvet and adorned with carved Rudolf heads on the armrests, a gorgeous workshop-themed backdrop and dozens of antique toy props to complete the experience.

Home Visits:
Santa Bob doesn't just sit down, hand out presents, read a poem and leave! With an extensive repertoire of songs, stories, props and magic, Santa Bob will customize his visit to delight everyone, not just the children!

1. Christmas Songs? Great! Santa Bob brings along karaoke-style backing tracks for the most popular Christmas songs.

2. Story time? Awesome! Santa Bob brings magical props to help illustrate some enchanting stories about Christmas and the North Pole such as:
- What happens if you catch Santa setting out the presents on Christmas Eve?
- Do you know the TRUE story of Rudolf and how he got his red nose? Forget the song and TV show!
- Ever wonder how reindeer fly? Where are Santa's reindeer now?
- What are in those caves under the North Pole? What does Fairy Dust have to do with Santa Claus?
- How does Santa get in my house if I don't have a chimney?

3. Want to play a game? Santa will show the kids how he trains new reindeer.... but he'll need volunteers to play reindeer ... oh don't worry, he brings the antlers with him for his trainees!

4. Want Santa to hand out presents! Great, it's pretty much what he does!! OH NO! There's a present missing!! Santa might have to call the North Pole on the speaker phone and talk to the elves about using the NPPT (North Pole Present Transporter) to magically transport that missing present!

5. Want to focus on your especially good children? Ask about "Santa's Secret File" A multi-page report from the North Pole that highlights each youngster (information filled out online BY YOU!). Includes a personal report, prep & landing report, 'Nice Certificate' and personalized letter from Santa.

6. Ever see Santa do the floss? Not pretty, lol. But great fun!!!

... and many many more.

About

Bob is a 68 year-old father of four (grandfather of nine). A Virginia native, Bob has lived in Herndon, VA for the past 24 years with his wife Donna (Mrs. Claus) who are the Santa and Mrs. Claus for the nationally ranked Reston Town Center Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting!

Past booked events

December 2024

22

Sunday

House Party

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Midland, VA

December 2023

24

Sunday

Nonprofit Event

11:00am - 5:00pm

Ashburn, VA

November 2022

30

Wednesday

Restaurant/Bar Event

4:00pm - 8:00pm

Alexandria, VA

December 2021

22

Wednesday

House Party

7:30pm - 8:30pm

Ashburn, VA

20

Monday

Campus Event

4:00pm - 8:00pm

Washington, DC

19

Sunday

Surprise

1:00pm - 1:30pm

Burke, VA

08

Wednesday

School Assembly

10:30am - 11:30am

Leesburg, VA

November 2021

20

Saturday

Personal Occasion

1:00pm - 4:00pm

Bristow, VA

December 2020

12

Saturday

Christmas Party

3:00pm - 5:00pm

Chantilly, VA

December 2019

16

Monday

House Party

5:30pm - 6:30pm

Sterling, VA

08

Sunday

Euromotorcars

11:00am - 3:00pm

07

Saturday

Brunswick Homeowners

3:00pm - 5:00pm

01

Sunday

Lucias Restaurant

12:00pm - 5:00pm

November 2019

29

Friday

Reston Parade

11:00am - 7:00pm

December 2018

24

Monday

Waterford - Home visit

5:00pm - 6:00pm

20

Thursday

Ashburn- Swistock Private Party

8:00pm - 9:00pm

16

Sunday

Greenbelt Party

4:00pm - 6:00pm

16

Sunday

Oxen Hill - Hemophilia Assoc Party

10:30am - 12:30pm

15

Saturday

Christmas Party

3:00pm - 7:00pm

Fredericksburg, VA

15

Saturday

Brunswick HOA

9:00am - 11:00am

13

Thursday

Home Instead : Employee Family Party

5:00pm - 8:00pm

11

Tuesday

Fredricksburg Parkside Elem Sch - Cookies w SSanta

5:00pm - 9:00pm

09

Sunday

Christmas Party

1:30pm - 4:00pm

Ashburn, VA

08

Saturday

Waterford, VA Private Party

5:00pm - 7:00pm

08

Saturday

Aldi - House Party

2:00pm - 4:00pm

08

Saturday

Photographer

9:30am - 1:35pm

07

Friday

Girl Scout Troup Charity Event

6:30pm - 8:30pm

06

Thursday

Home Visit

5:00pm - 6:00pm

02

Sunday

Corporate Customer Appreciation - Ashburn

3:00pm - 6:00pm

02

Sunday

Photographer

9:30am - 1:30pm

01

Saturday

Christmas Party

8:00pm - 8:45pm

Fairfax, VA

01

Saturday

Leesburg - Corporate Party

2:00pm - 4:00pm

01

Saturday

Countryside Elementary Christmas Fair

9:00am - 1:00pm

November 2018

30

Friday

Christmas Party

7:30pm - 8:30pm

Clear Brook, VA

25

Sunday

Luciano Resturant

12:00pm - 8:00pm

24

Saturday

Photo Mini Session - Judah Avenue

9:00am - 5:00pm

23

Friday

Reston Town Center Parade & Tree Lighting

10:00am - 7:00pm

18

Sunday

Studio Photo Session

9:00am - 12:00pm

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