Santa Edward
Overview
Experienced, real beard Santa can visit your home, school, business or special functions!
This jolly old elf is available, in-person and/or virtually, for visits during Yuletide, Christmas in July and any other special functions at other times throughout the year.
A little bit of Christmas magic can be provided as well!
Also available as brand ambassador and for commercial photo/video shoots.
Featured in Jersey’s Best magazine.
Member of the following:
International Brotherhood of Real Beard Santas
Garden State Santas
Reviews
16 reviews
Nicole C.
November 4, 2024Here comes Santa Claus!!
I recently had the pleasure of working with Santa Edward in my home studio for Santa Experience photo sessions and he was fantastic! We chatted many times before we met and I knew I had found someone that could bring the Magic of Christmas to my clients. You see many people can wear a red suit, but interaction and personality are what brings the Spirit of Santa Claus to life and Santa Edward did just that.
He greeted all the children with his warm personality and they absolutely loved spending some time with him. They were mesmerized by his magic tricks and loved his magical storybook! The sessions came to life and the Magic of Christmas came a little early for these children. The excitement was all around!
His engagement with children and their families is very special. You can see he truly loves what he does.
I highly recommend Santa Edward for any event. It will truly be a cherished memory for all!
Hired as: Santa Claus
Santa Edward
Thanks ever so much for your kind word, Nicole!
Juliet Z.
December 10, 2023The Santa
The only Santa you need for your holiday entertainment. Santa Edward was extremely professional and communicative right from the get-go. This was our first time hosting a Santa with 10 toddlers and he was knowledgeable about how to interact with the age group and the reality of the age group which made the experience that much better. Santa Edward took pictures, read a book, and even sang a song with them. If you are seeking a Santa for your event, look no further. Thank you, Santa Edward !
Hired as: Children’s Party Entertainment, Costumed Character, Holiday Entertainment, Santa Claus
Santa Edward
Thanks ever so much for your kind words, Juliet!
Raquel R.
August 1, 2023The best Santa EVER!
Santa was great with the kids and the adults. He brings a Christmas Magic that everyone enjoys. Wonderful Christmas in July. The children are so excited for Christmas! Best Santa I have ever seen. If I didn't know any better, I would think Santa really existed. Thank you for bringing Christmas magic to our party!
Hired as: Children’s Party Entertainment, Holiday Entertainment, Santa Claus
Santa Edward
Raquel
Thanks ever so much for your kind words!
It was a delight for the jolly old elf to visit with you and your guests!
Thanks ever so much for the gracious reception you extended to this Santa - I appreciate it greatly!
🎅🏼
Jennifer L.
December 25, 2025He was wonderful
Santa Edward was wonderful. The kids loved him . He was very soft spoken and engaging. I would have him every year.
Hired as: Santa Claus
Santa Edward
Thank you for your kind words, Jennifer!
Merry Christmas!
Caitlyn M.
June 2, 2025Christmas birthday
Santa Edward was wonderful for our 5 year-olds birthday! He engaged children and adults and even came up with a very special way to honor the birthday boy. We will be talking about this magical visit for years to come!
Hired as: Santa Claus
Santa Edward
Thanks ever so much for your kind words, Caitlyn!
Booking information
Price range: $225 and up, depending on the circumstances
Languages: English
Gig length: 60 - 180 minutes
Insurance: $2,000,000 - Entertainers liability insurance, as offered by the IBRBS, underwritten by the Accord Corporation
What to expect
Children and their parents can expect a visit from an experienced, real beard Santa who is tactful, prompt and sensitive to client’s requirements, and is also energetic, diligent, reliable and ever punctual.
This jolly old elf is the personification of Santa Claus, knowledgeable of what is needed to delight children and meet the expectations of parents.
A little bit of Christmas magic can be provided as well.
I’ve been featured in Jersey’s Best Best magazine, in the following article :
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About
Following a long corporate career, I’ve now become Santa Claus.
Here’s an excerpt from my resume:
Real beard Santa available in-person and virtually for visits during Yuletide, Christmas in July and other special occasions and functions at other times throughout the year.
Also available as brand ambassador and for commercial photo/video shoots
Santa Claus, Menlo Park Shopping Mall, Edison, N.J. — 2019-Present
Mall Santa, Santa for visits with children with special needs, Pet night Santa, Breakfast with Santa
Santa Claus, Chit-Chat with Santa — (phone number hidden)1
Virtual, on-line Santa
VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
Habitat for Humanity - helping families build and improve places to call home, resulting in strong, stable and diverse communities
Comfort Zone Camp - helping grieving children to heal, cope and grow in a camp setting
Sunrise on Wheels - providing fun and laughter to to pediatric oncology and hematology patients and their siblings, while offering respite for their family members.
EDUCATION
St. John’s University — Bachelor of Arts, 1973
AFFILIATIONS
International Brotherhood of Real Beard Santas
Garden State Santas
Additional booking notes
Big chair, camera, lighting and candy canes
Services offered
Upcoming booked events
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Sunday
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04
Friday
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24
Thursday
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Past booked events
December 2025
24
Wednesday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 7:30pm
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21
Sunday
Joan Johnson
5:00pm - 7:00pm
20
Saturday
HEIDI MORAN WEDDING
5:45pm - 6:45pm
19
Friday
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6:00pm - 7:00pm
18
Thursday
Manville Cub Scout Pack
6:00pm - 8:00pm
17
Wednesday
South Plainfield Public Library
6:00pm - 8:00pm
17
Wednesday
SHOP WITH A COP
4:30pm - 6:00pm
14
Sunday
Erica Emerson
6:30pm - 7:30pm
13
Saturday
NADINE VITALE
7:30pm - 9:30pm
12
Friday
Restaurant/Bar Event
7:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Staten Island, NY
11
Thursday
Kimberly Boschi REALLY
7:00pm - 8:30pm
10
Wednesday
Small Town Play Cafe
5:00pm - 7:00pm
09
Tuesday
Small Town Play Cafe
5:00pm - 7:00pm
08
Monday
Small Town Play Cafe
5:00pm - 7:00pm
06
Saturday
Christmas Party
7:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Millstone Township, NJ
05
Friday
Riley Elementary Xmas Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
04
Thursday
House Party
6:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Warren, NJ
02
Tuesday
Small Town Play Cafe
5:00pm - 7:00pm
01
Monday
Small Town Play Cafe
5:00pm - 7:00pm
November 2025
30
Sunday
Costco East Hanover
7:30pm - 8:30pm
29
Saturday
House Party
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Belmar, NJ
18
Tuesday
SMALL TOWN PLAY CAFE
5:00pm - 7:00pm
17
Monday
SMALL Town PLAY CAFE
5:00pm - 7:00pm
October 2025
18
Saturday
Photoshoot Erica Freire
All-day event
July 2025
27
Sunday
Retro fitness Xmas in July
8:00am - 12:00pm
26
Saturday
Jessica Fleig
2:00pm - 4:00pm
19
Saturday
Kathleen Rupert-Ferrara - Xmas in July
2:00pm - 5:00pm
12
Saturday
Wave Reort?
11:00am - 12:00pm
May 2025
31
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
12:30pm - 1:15pm
•
Scotch Plains, NJ
December 2024
22
Sunday
Grace Capra Spitaletto 5 pm
5:00pm - 7:00pm
21
Saturday
Ami Patel
7:00pm - 8:00pm
19
Thursday
Bella Napoli
6:30pm - 8:30pm
18
Wednesday
SO PLAINFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
6:00pm - 9:00pm
17
Tuesday
Corporate Event
4:30pm - 6:30pm
•
Westfield, NJ
16
Monday
Corporate Event
4:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Westfield, NJ
15
Sunday
Joan Johnson
5:00pm - 7:00pm
14
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
4:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Clark, NJ
13
Friday
Christmas Party
7:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Metuchen, NJ
12
Thursday
PAPER MILL
7:30pm - 10:00pm
10
Tuesday
Corporate Event
4:30pm - 6:30pm
•
Westfield, NJ
09
Monday
Corporate Event
4:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Westfield, NJ
08
Sunday
Retro fitness
4:00pm - 6:00pm
07
Saturday
Christmas Party
7:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Millstone Township, NJ
06
Friday
Nonprofit Event
6:00pm - 9:30pm
•
South Plainfield, NJ
02
Monday
Dinner with Bobbie Clark
3:30pm - 4:30pm
November 2024
21
Thursday
Venue 104
6:00pm - 8:00pm
21
Thursday
Katie’s nephew cancer patient
9:30am - 7:30pm
16
Saturday
Ross Street School
4:00pm - 5:00pm
13
Wednesday
Lincoln Elementary School
6:00pm - 9:00pm
09
Saturday
Anniversary Party
7:30pm - 10:00pm
•
Woodbridge, NJ
04
Monday
Personal Occasion
6:00pm - 4:00am (Tue)
•
Princeton, NJ
October 2024
25
Friday
Personal Occasion
4:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Pompton Lakes, NJ
August 2024
26
Monday
PHONE AMI PATEL
2:00pm - 3:00pm
17
Saturday
GSS PICKNIC
3:00pm - 5:00pm
06
Tuesday
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
5:00pm - 9:00pm
04
Sunday
Kids Day
12:00pm - 5:00pm
July 2024
27
Saturday
Christmas in July
11:00am - 3:00pm
21
Sunday
The Studio Ligaya
9:00am - 4:00pm
14
Sunday
CHERRY HILL TRAINING
1:00pm - 5:00pm
June 2024
27
Thursday
Festival
2:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Plainfield, NJ
December 2023
23
Saturday
Dinner Party
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Freehold, NJ
21
Thursday
Jim Kelly’s Cub Scouts
7:00pm - 8:00pm
15
Friday
Nonprofit Event
5:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Old Bridge, NJ
09
Saturday
Christmas Party
6:30pm - 7:00pm
•
Millstone Township, NJ
08
Friday
Nonprofit Event
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
South Plainfield, NJ
November 2023
30
Thursday
Visit South Plainfield Public Library
4:30pm - 5:00pm
29
Wednesday
Christmas Party
5:30pm - 9:30pm
•
Bloomfield, NJ
04
Saturday
Corporate Event
11:00am - 3:00pm
•
Edison, NJ
July 2023
29
Saturday
Christmas Party
4:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Forked River, NJ
December 2022
17
Saturday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Basking Ridge, NJ
16
Friday
Nonprofit Event
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
South Plainfield, NJ
09
Friday
House Party
7:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Summit, NJ
Set list
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
Deck the Halls
Jingle Bells
and any other songs, in the public domain, appropriate to the venue.
Influences and inspiration
Edmund Gwenn in Miracle on 34th Street
Ed Asner in Elf
Setup requirements
Big chair
Camera and lighting
Photographer
Festive background decor
Candy canes