Santa-2-U

Top Performer

Louisville, KY

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Travels up to 10 miles

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I'm Grandad/Santa

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Overview

I am the Grandad/Santa in Brenda Lee's recent (viral) video: "Rockin' Round the Christmas Tree."
Booking are filling up fast! Please book your Santa soon for the holidays.
I am an experienced Santa and have appeared at major locations in the Louisville area.
I am patient with children (and adults), and my beard is real!
I visit major events, small family gatherings, and everything in between.
Please take a look at my reviews, and Merry Christmas!


Reviews

29 reviews

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Lorie H.

December 21, 2025
Verified review

Jolly time!

This is the second time we've had Santa to our home! We had a wonderful experience again. He was great from start to finish. Santa was interactive, wonderful with the kids and adults, and lots of fun!

Hired as: Santa Claus

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Santa-2-U

Thank you, Lorie! Such a sweet group of folks. You made it special for everyone. Merry Christmas!


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Taylor B.

December 7, 2025
Verified review

2nd year in a row and plan on booking for next year!

If I could get 100 stars I would. Seriously couldn’t get any better! We (adults and children) love this Santa and Mrs. Claus so much.. already can’t wait for next year!

Hired as: Holiday Entertainment, Santa Claus

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Santa-2-U

Thank you, Taylor!
So glad you enjoyed the visit!
We even ate some of the pizza on the way back to the North Pole.
A sweet group of folks you have there!
Merry Christmas!


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Hillary R.

December 7, 2025
Verified review

The best!

Highly recommend! There is no one better!

Hired as: Santa Claus

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Santa-2-U

Thank you, Hillary!
Mrs. Claus and I so enjoyed our visit!
Merry Christmas!


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Ginny M.

December 3, 2025
Verified review

The best!!!!

Cannot recommend him enough!!!!! He is the best! So interactive and takes his time with the kids!

Hired as: Santa Claus

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Santa-2-U

Thank you, Ginny!
Always nice to visit your lovely group!
Merry Christmas!


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Taylor B.

December 11, 2024
Verified review

The Best Santa and Mrs. Claus

I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Santa and Mrs. Claus were such a delight to have and the perfect addition to our neighborhood Christmas party. There were about 15 children under the age of 5 at my house and Santa and Mrs. Claus did a wonderful job reading stories, interacting, and simply going with the flow! It was perfect.

Hired as: Holiday Entertainment, Santa Claus

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Santa-2-U

Hi, Taylor!
Thank you so much!
It was a lovely time, and we enjoyed it very much!
You have a lovely group there!
Merry Christmas!

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Booking information

Price range: Contact for pricing

About

Santa's Helper:

Gary is an accomplished playwright, poet, artist and musician.

He has enjoyed knowing Santa for several years and delights in helping Santa put smiles on faces old and young, especially those who just can't get out and about anymore.

Gary has a BFA in theater and is a veteran.

Upcoming booked events

December 2026

06

Sunday

Personal Occasion

3:00pm - 5:00pm

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Prospect, KY

12

Saturday

Christmas Party

6:00pm - 7:00pm

•

Louisville, KY

19

Saturday

Dinner Party

7:30pm - 7:45pm

•

Louisville, KY

Past booked events

December 2025

19

Friday

Christmas Party

7:00pm - 8:00pm

•

Louisville, KY

13

Saturday

Christmas Party

10:00am - 11:30am

•

Louisville, KY

06

Saturday

House Party

7:00pm - 7:45pm

•

Louisville, KY

06

Saturday

Christmas Party

5:30pm - 6:30pm

•

Louisville, KY

November 2025

29

Saturday

Christmas Party

4:00pm - 4:30pm

•

Louisville, KY

22

Saturday

Personal Occasion

11:00am - 1:00pm

•

Crestwood, KY

09

Sunday

Christmas Party

5:30pm - 6:00pm

•

Louisville, KY

December 2024

21

Saturday

Christmas Party

2:00pm - 5:00pm

•

Louisville, KY

14

Saturday

Corporate Event

9:00am - 11:00am

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Louisville, KY

10

Tuesday

Cocktail Party

5:30pm - 6:30pm

•

Prospect, KY

07

Saturday

House Party

6:00pm - 6:30pm

•

Louisville, KY

06

Friday

Christmas Party

6:00pm - 7:00pm

•

Louisville, KY

November 2024

30

Saturday

Surprise

4:00pm - 4:30pm

•

Louisville, KY

24

Sunday

Studio Session

12:00pm - 2:00pm

•

Louisville, KY

December 2023

23

Saturday

Christmas Party

6:30pm - 7:00pm

•

Louisville, KY

15

Friday

Christmas Party

3:00pm - 4:30pm

•

Louisville, KY

11

Monday

School Assembly

9:30am - 11:30am

•

Louisville, KY

07

Thursday

Christmas Party

6:00pm - 8:00pm

•

Louisville, KY

06

Wednesday

Christmas Party

6:00pm - 6:45pm

•

Louisville, KY

02

Saturday

Dinner Party

6:00pm - 6:45pm

•

Louisville, KY

November 2023

18

Saturday

Studio Session

12:30pm - 6:30pm

•

Louisville, KY

December 2022

17

Saturday

Christmas Party

7:30pm - 8:00pm

•

Louisville, KY

16

Friday

House Party

7:00pm - 7:45pm

•

Louisville, KY

16

Friday

Corporate Event

10:00am - 12:30pm

•

Louisville, KY

10

Saturday

Christmas Party

4:30pm - 5:15pm

•

Louisville, KY

10

Saturday

Christmas Party

8:00am - 10:00am

•

Louisville, KY

09

Friday

Corporate Event

5:00pm - 7:00pm

•

Louisville, KY

08

Thursday

Christmas Party

6:00pm - 8:00pm

•

Louisville, KY

04

Sunday

Surprise

6:00pm - 6:45pm

•

Louisville, KY

03

Saturday

Festival

10:00am - 3:00pm

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Louisville, KY

November 2022

26

Saturday

Personal Occasion

3:00pm - 3:30pm

•

Louisville, KY

December 2021

25

Saturday

Surprise

9:00am - 9:15am

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Prospect, KY

23

Thursday

Surprise

6:30pm - 6:45pm

•

Louisville, KY

11

Saturday

Festival

2:00pm - 7:00pm

•

New Albany, IN

December 2019

24

Tuesday

Christmas Party

5:00pm - 6:00pm

•

Louisville, KY

24

Tuesday

House Party

2:00pm - 3:00pm

•

New Albany, IN

15

Sunday

Christmas Party

5:00pm - 5:30pm

•

Louisville, KY

07

Saturday

Christmas Party

9:00am - 1:00pm

•

Louisville, KY

05

Thursday

Corporate Event

6:00pm - 8:00pm

•

Louisville, KY

December 2018

29

Saturday

Holiday Party

6:00pm - 8:00pm

•

Louisville, KY

16

Sunday

Christmas Party

5:00pm - 5:45pm

•

Louisville, KY

15

Saturday

Christmas Party

5:30pm - 6:30pm

•

Louisville, KY

15

Saturday

Christmas Party

10:30am - 1:30pm

•

Louisville, KY

14

Friday

Nonprofit Event

3:00pm - 5:00pm

•

Louisville, KY

13

Thursday

Christmas Party

6:00pm - 7:30pm

•

Louisville, KY

09

Sunday

Christmas Party

10:00am - 1:00pm

•

Louisville, KY

08

Saturday

House Party

8:00pm - 9:30pm

•

Louisville, KY

08

Saturday

Holiday Party

10:00am - 1:00pm

•

Louisville, KY

05

Wednesday

Christmas Party

4:00pm - 8:30pm

•

Floyds Knobs, IN

December 2017

19

Tuesday

Christmas Party

7:00pm - 8:00pm

•

Louisville, KY

16

Saturday

House Party

5:30pm - 6:00pm

•

Louisville, KY

16

Saturday

Christmas Party

9:00am - 1:00pm

•

Louisville, KY

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