Black Santa brings holiday cheer to Portland

Ho ho hold that pose

Santa Claus sits in an inflatable snow globe next to a woman holding a baby

Every Christmas, local favorite Leroy Barber dons his jovial persona, Black Santa, to take holiday pictures with kids + their families across Portland and the PNW. Continuing a tradition started in 2020, he poses from inside a COVID-safe snow globe. He makes a list (and checks it twice), offering many opportunities for photo sessions throughout the season, which are free with donations encouraged.

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