Santa Chris
New member- Virginia Beach, VA
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I portray Santa as a professional story teller with magic, I have completed the ProSanta school in March of 2026, I have been portraying santa for the last 3...
Tidewater Santa
Overview
Tidewater Santa is ready to make your event MEMORABLE for you, your family, the kiddos, your guests, employees, etc. Tidewater Santa is available for your Home Visit, appropriate Corporate and Non-Profit events, Church, Elementary School 'Breakfast with Santa/Cookies with Santa/Winter Wonderland. I have been in parades, Christmas Tree Lightings, military functions, H.O.A. and neighborhood gatherings, business promotions and so many other venues.
Your visit may be customized for your specific event and the reading of "Twas the Night Before Christmas" "Polar Express" or something else, appropriate is often, very popular. Santa can join in for the singing of Christmas Carols.
Reviews
54 reviews
Jean H.
December 29, 2025Amazing and authentic Santa!
Great Santa, the kids were all convinced he was the real deal! Complete with bells on boots :).
Hired as: Santa Claus
Tidewater Santa
Thank you Jean for the fabulous review of Tidewater Santa.
It's reviews such as yours, that allows someone looking to hire Tidewater Santa, to feel confident that they have made the best choice!
Have a great New Year!!
Katelin S.
December 21, 2025Amazing Santa
Tidewater Santa is an incredible Santa! We had such a wonderful experience.
He was in character from the moment he arrived. His suit was stunning from his hat to the bells on his boots. He had a great laugh and gave each child a lot of attention.
He had a great reaction to my daughter’s sudden meltdown during her photo that made for one of the best pictures of the night.
I will definitely book Tidewater Santa for future holiday parties.
Hired as: Santa Claus
Tidewater Santa
Thank you Katelin for your absolutely fantastic review!
It is reviews, like yours, that have folks feeling comfortable with their selection of Tidewater Santa for their event or party.
The kiddos were really engaging and definitely kept me on my toes!
Merry Christmas to everyone!
John J.
December 10, 2025Amazing
Santa was amazing and the highlight of our company Christmas Party.
Hired as: Holiday Entertainment, Santa Claus
Tidewater Santa
Thanks John for your great review. As you know, it's important for folks seeking to book a Santa Claus for their event, that they can feel confident in their choice.
Your review helps them feel that they will make the perfect choice when booking Tidewater Santa for their event!
Merry Christmas to everyone!
Tina Z.
November 23, 2025Santa is Amazing!
Santa was amazing and so good with not only my children but my adults at our Holiday Event as well. He has an amzing laugh and is able to relate to each person he spent time with. Highly recommend!!! Happy Holidays.
Hired as: Holiday Entertainment, Santa Claus
Tidewater Santa
Thank you so much for your stellar review. It was an honor to be a part of you Holiday Event!!
It's important for folks looking for a Santa Claus for their activity, that choosing Tidewater Santa will be a very good decision.
Alexandria N.
November 9, 2025Best Santa ever!! 🎅🏻
Couldn’t have asked for a better Santa experience! After a day of photos, I had so many messages from clients complimenting Santa!
Hired as: Santa Claus
Tidewater Santa
It was a real joy appearing for you and your clients for Mini Sessions. The little AND big details that you put in, prior to your sessions is quite apparent and why you have so many loyal families and made Santa's appearance run so smooth.
I think it's important for potential clients to see stellar reviews like yours, to have them feel confident about booking Tidewater Santa for their event.
I really hope we have the opportunity to work together again!
Merry Christmas to everyone.
Booking information
Price range: Contact for rates
Insurance: $2,000,000 - General Liability Coverage including "Abuse & Molestation" with limits of $100,00 per occurrence/300,00 aggregate
Unions: IBRBS
About
I have appeared as Santa Claus for over 15 years. I have attended many training opportunities regionally and currently hold a Bachelor's Degree in Santaclausology.
I am constantly updating my appearances so repeat clients have a fresh experience every year.
If you review my portfolio album on my Facebook page (Tidewater Santa), you will see that I can offer your venue a number of ensemble choices (based upon events already booked before or after yours).
I am a current member of the International Brotherhood of Real Bearded Santa's; a past member of the Amalgamated Order of Real Bearded Santa's; currently a member of Colonial Santa's; Virginia Santa's and Santa's of Southeastern Virginia.
I always have a current Background Check on file as well as always possessing a current Certificate of Liability Insurance.
If you review my calendar, keep in mind, I may have appearances not booked through GigSalad that might not appear.
Services offered
Upcoming booked events
December 2026
12
Saturday
Christmas Party
2:30pm - 3:30pm
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Virginia Beach, VA
13
Sunday
House Party
10:00am - 11:00am
•
Norfolk, VA
Past booked events
December 2025
23
Tuesday
House Party
6:30pm - 7:00pm
•
Suffolk, VA
20
Saturday
Christmas Party
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Virginia Beach, VA
20
Saturday
Christmas Party
3:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Chesapeake, VA
20
Saturday
Christmas Party
2:00pm - 2:30pm
•
Chesapeake, VA
14
Sunday
Restaurant/Bar Event
4:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Norfolk, VA
14
Sunday
Christmas Party
2:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Virginia Beach, VA
13
Saturday
Restaurant/Bar Event
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Virginia Beach, VA
09
Tuesday
Christmas Party
11:30am - 1:00pm
•
Chesapeake, VA
07
Sunday
Nonprofit Event
11:00am - 1:00pm
•
Virginia Beach, VA
06
Saturday
House Party
7:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Hampton, VA
06
Saturday
House Party
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Carrollton, VA
05
Friday
Nonprofit Event
10:00am - 12:00pm
•
Newport News, VA
November 2025
30
Sunday
Corporate Event
11:00am - 1:00pm
•
Virginia Beach, VA
21
Friday
Christmas Party
6:30pm - 8:00pm
•
Virginia Beach, VA
08
Saturday
Studio Session
10:00am - 1:00pm
•
Moyock, NC
December 2024
22
Sunday
Personal Occasion
5:30pm - 7:00pm
•
Virginia Beach, VA
21
Saturday
Christmas Party
6:30pm - 7:00pm
•
Suffolk, VA
21
Saturday
House Party
2:00pm - 2:30pm
•
Chesapeake, VA
21
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
12:00pm - 12:45pm
•
Chesapeake, VA
20
Friday
House Party
5:00pm - 5:30pm
•
Virginia Beach, VA
17
Tuesday
Christmas Party
6:30pm - 7:00pm
•
Virginia Beach, VA
15
Sunday
Christmas Party
2:00pm - 2:30pm
•
Chesapeake, VA
15
Sunday
House Party
12:00pm - 1:00pm
•
Virginia Beach, VA
14
Saturday
House Party
6:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Virginia Beach, VA
13
Friday
Studio Session
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Carrollton, VA
08
Sunday
Studio Session
9:00am - 11:30am
•
Virginia Beach, VA
07
Saturday
Christmas Party
8:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Virginia Beach, VA
07
Saturday
Nonprofit Event
9:00am - 10:30am
•
Virginia Beach, VA
06
Friday
Nonprofit Event
9:30am - 12:30pm
•
Newport News, VA
05
Thursday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Virginia Beach, VA
01
Sunday
Christmas Party
7:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Norfolk, VA
November 2024
09
Saturday
Corporate Event
8:00am - 12:00pm
•
Virginia Beach, VA
December 2023
23
Saturday
House Party
5:00pm - 5:30pm
•
Chesapeake, VA
22
Friday
Surprise
6:30pm - 7:00pm
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Suffolk, VA
17
Sunday
Nonprofit Event
2:30pm - 4:00pm
•
Yorktown, VA
17
Sunday
House Party
1:00pm - 2:00pm
•
Yorktown, VA
16
Saturday
House Party
4:30pm - 5:30pm
•
Yorktown, VA
15
Friday
House Party
5:00pm - 5:30pm
•
Virginia Beach, VA
15
Friday
School Assembly
10:00am - 12:00pm
•
Virginia Beach, VA
09
Saturday
Christmas Party
8:30pm - 9:30pm
•
Newport News, VA
09
Saturday
Personal Occasion
7:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Chesapeake, VA
08
Friday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Virginia Beach, VA
05
Tuesday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Virginia Beach, VA
03
Sunday
Personal Occasion
3:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Suffolk, VA
02
Saturday
Christmas Party
9:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Virginia Beach, VA
02
Saturday
Christmas Party
4:30pm - 5:30pm
•
Carrollton, VA
02
Saturday
Studio Session
2:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Carrollton, VA
November 2023
18
Saturday
Nonprofit Event
9:30am - 11:30am
•
Virginia Beach, VA
December 2022
18
Sunday
Nonprofit Event
5:30pm - 7:00pm
•
Chesapeake, VA
17
Saturday
Surprise
6:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Chesapeake, VA
17
Saturday
House Party
4:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Norfolk, VA
17
Saturday
Christmas Party
9:00am - 12:00pm
•
Williamsburg, VA
16
Friday
House Party
7:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Chesapeake, VA
16
Friday
Christmas Party
1:30pm - 2:30pm
•
Virginia Beach, VA
13
Tuesday
Nonprofit Event
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Virginia Beach, VA
10
Saturday
Christmas Party
8:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Newport News, VA
10
Saturday
Christmas Party
9:30am - 11:30am
•
Suffolk, VA
09
Friday
School Assembly
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Virginia Beach, VA
04
Sunday
House Party
10:00am - 12:00pm
•
Yorktown, VA
03
Saturday
Nonprofit Event
3:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Yorktown, VA
December 2021
23
Thursday
Surprise
9:00am - 10:00am
•
Poquoson, VA
20
Monday
Surprise
5:00pm - 5:30pm
•
Virginia Beach, VA
19
Sunday
House Party
3:30pm - 4:30pm
•
Virginia Beach, VA
18
Saturday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Newport News, VA
18
Saturday
Christmas Party
8:00am - 11:00am
•
Williamsburg, VA
17
Friday
Nonprofit Event
5:30pm - 6:30pm
•
Virginia Beach, VA
17
Friday
School Assembly
10:30am - 1:30pm
•
Virginia Beach, VA
12
Sunday
Nonprofit Event
4:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Chesapeake, VA
12
Sunday
Nonprofit Event
12:00pm - 2:00pm
•
Virginia Beach, VA
11
Saturday
Christmas Party
7:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Chesapeake, VA
11
Saturday
Christmas Party
5:30pm - 6:30pm
•
Chesapeake, VA
11
Saturday
Nonprofit Event
3:00pm - 4:30pm
•
Virginia Beach, VA
10
Friday
School Assembly
4:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Virginia Beach, VA
09
Thursday
Christmas Party
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Norfolk, VA
08
Wednesday
Surprise
6:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Chesapeake, VA
05
Sunday
Dinner Party
11:30am - 1:30pm
•
Virginia Beach, VA
04
Saturday
Christmas Party
7:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Portsmouth, VA
04
Saturday
Corporate Event
10:00am - 12:00pm
•
Chesapeake, VA
November 2021
28
Sunday
Fundraiser
2:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Virginia Beach, VA
06
Saturday
Studio Session
9:00am - 2:00pm
•
Williamsburg, VA
December 2019
15
Sunday
Nonprofit Event
4:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Chesapeake, VA
14
Saturday
Surprise
6:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Chesapeake, VA
14
Saturday
Corporate Event
4:30pm - 5:30pm
•
Virginia Beach, VA
08
Sunday
House Party
3:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Virginia Beach, VA
December 2018
22
Saturday
House Party
2:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Virginia Beach, VA
16
Sunday
Christmas Party
3:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Virginia Beach, VA
16
Sunday
Christmas Party
12:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Virginia Beach, VA
15
Saturday
Corporate Event
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Virginia Beach, VA
13
Thursday
Nonprofit Event
12:00pm - 1:00pm
•
Newport News, VA
08
Saturday
Christmas Party
7:30pm - 9:30pm
•
Virginia Beach, VA
08
Saturday
Corporate Event
4:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Norfolk, VA
08
Saturday
Christmas Party
2:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Virginia Beach, VA
08
Saturday
Corporate Event
12:00pm - 2:00pm
•
Norfolk, VA
01
Saturday
Christmas Party
7:30pm - 8:15pm
•
Norfolk, VA
01
Saturday
Christmas Party
10:00am - 11:30am
•
Norfolk, VA
November 2018
26
Monday
Corporate Event
4:30pm - 7:00pm
•
Yorktown, VA
14
Wednesday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Yorktown, VA
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