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Portage Path Santa

Akron, OH

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Santa Claus

Travels up to 50 miles

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Overview

I am a professionally trained Santa performer having attended the C.W. Howard Santa School, Christmas Performers Workshop, Santa Nana's Holiday University, the Brothers Claus and School 4 Santa. I am a Story teller and I sing Christmas songs. I perform for Corporate parties, private parties, home visits, hospital and nursing homes, parades, schools and tree lighting ceremonies. I am also available for TV commercials, promotional advertising and public speaking. I am a member in good standing in IBRBS and Buckeye Santas. I am fully insured and have a current background check. Copies available on request.
I have appeared on ABC's Shark Tank and Cleveland channel 8's Kicking it with Kenny.

Reviews

24 reviews

Cindi R.

December 27, 2025

Verified review

Even the adults had a great time!!!

From the moment Santa walked in the door, it was a wonderfully magical evening! The kids were in awe and the adults had a great time!! Thank you so much!!! Excited to schedule next year! Merry Christmas ♥️💚♥️💚♥️🎄

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Jacqlyn W.

February 1, 2025

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Portage Path Santa

Santa Wayne was great with the kids and was very efficient with time. Would definitely book again

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Portage Path Santa

Thanks Jacqlyn. I enjoyed spending time with your family.

Connie S.

December 26, 2024

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Christmas Party

Santa was Great!! Loved how he came in singing! Santa had everything planned perfectly!

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Portage Path Santa

Thank you Connie, I appreciate the kind words. I hope the children had as much fun and enjoyment as i did.

Portage Path Santa

Billie S.

December 14, 2024

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One amazing party

Santa Wayne was very good and the kids and adults had a great time. You should consider him for your next event. You will not be disappointed.

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Portage Path Santa

Thank you, Billie. I appreciate the kind words. I had a great time too!

Sara P.

January 2, 2024

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Santa Wayne is literally THE BEST

5 STARS

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Portage Path Santa

Thank you for letting me be a part of your Holiday program. I enjoyed all the families and the staff. Thank you for making my day a memorable one.

Warmest Regards,

Santa Wayne Gross
the Portage Path Santa

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Booking information

Price range: Contact for rates

Languages: English

Gig length: 30 - 120 minutes

Insurance: $2,000,000 - Performer Liabilty

What to expect

A story time with Santa. A clean, neat authentic Santa. I include props with the story telling. I also will include a sing-a-long with popular carols.

About

I am a Marine veteran with Vietnam service. I have attended the Charles W. Howard Santa School on numerous occasions, and other Christmas performer workshops. I am a real bearded Santa Claus. I am insured and I have a complete and current background check ( a copy of both documents available upon request). I have performed as Santa over 40 times on the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad for their version of the Polar Express, and the current North Pole Adventure train. I have made home visits to medical fragile children through the Secret Sleigh project. I have been a Santa portrayer for over 5 years. I am currently working with several photographers that range from portraying Santa in a series of scripted photographic poses with children which are then developed as fine art pictures used as illustrations for a story book for families, to family photos. I have appeared on Shark Tank television show, WJW-TV's Kickin' it with Kenny segment. I have appeared at Crocker Park and the Cleveland Zoo. I have Christmas in my heart all year round. I would love the honor to do your event.

Additional booking notes

I will require a parking space by the entrance for venues and a parking spot close to the home entrance. Access to set up any props required for my performance prior to the start of performance. A clean area large enough to change into and out of Santa suit if necessary. Inform Santa of any special needs required.

Services offered

Santa Claus Holiday Entertainment

Past booked events

5:30pm - 6:30pm

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Poland, OH

November 2023

25

Saturday

23

Saturday

28

Sunday

Personal Occasion

10:00am - 2:00pm

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Navarre, OH

27

Saturday

Christmas Party

2:00pm - 2:30pm

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Copley Township, OH

17

Wednesday

Friday

Akron Children's Hospital

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Set list

Assorted Christmas songs:
Jingle Bells, Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, We wish you a Merry Christmas, Have a Holly Jolly Christmas

Influences and inspiration

The Brothers Claus

Setup requirements

Santa chair

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