Santa gives reindeer the day off, takes helicopter to Schaumburg
With his reindeer resting up for the big day later this month, Santa chose a more conventional method of air travel Sunday for a special trip to Schaumburg.
With dozens of kids eagerly awaiting his appearance, the jolly old elf arrived at the Schaumburg Regional Airport by helicopter for his annual Santa's Flight to Schaumburg.
Among those ready to greet him was 4-year-old Winnie Sienkiewicz of Palatine.
“It's so fun for her to see Santa fly in,” said Winnie's mom, Hollis Sienkiewicz.
When asked if Winnie would be making any requests during her visit with Santa, Hollis said, “Winnie has a unicorn rocking chair at the top of her list.”
Winnie Sienkiewicz, 4, of Palatine enjoys breakfast with her mom Hollis as part of the Santa's Flight to Schaumburg event Sunday at the Schaumburg Regional Airport Sunday.
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Six-year-olds Maya Lawrence, left, and Ava Delgado, both of Schaumburg, pose for pictures as they await Santa's arrival in Schaumburg on Sunday.
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Families ate breakfast at the Schaumburg Regional Airport while awaiting Santa's arrival on Sunday.
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Children wave to Santa as he arrives on a helicopter Sunday as part of Santa's Flight to Schaumburg at the Schaumburg Regional Airport. Stacy Johnson of the Schaumburg Park District, center, leads the cheers. "It's so magical," she said.
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Santa walks with Stacy Johnson of the Schaumburg Park after arriving Sunday at the Schaumburg Regional Airport.
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