We are lucky to have a diversity of Santas in our area, but it's difficult to guarantee where you can see a Black Santa (often Fairyland and the Tilden Park Carousel hire African American men as Santa Claus, but not always). That's why Baron Davis's Black Santa Company is such great news for Oakland and surrounding areas. There will be a reliable Black Santa for children to visit posted at Jack London Square this Christmas season.
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What is Black Santa Winter Wonderland?
The cute, illustrated representation of Black Santa seen above will be available on t-shirts and other merchandise. That's the primary offering of the brand, co-founded by former Golden State Warrior Baron Davis.
Black Santa Winter Wonderland is the name for the pop-up shop coming to Jack London Square from Black Friday, November 23, through Christmas Eve, December 24.
In addition to Black Santa products, the pop-up destination will feature Mrs. C’s Sweet Shop (treats), workshops including ornament-making and, of course, meet-and-greets with Black Santa and Mrs. Claus. Guarantee your family the cutest Black Santa photos!
More Black Santa photo opportunities will appear on our calendar as they become available, as well as special events such as kids’ yoga and dance parties.
The Black Santa Winter Wonderland will be located at 54 Washington St. in Jack London Square. The retail show will be open Wednesdays through Sundays from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Meet Black Santa and/or Mrs. C, from 12–6 p.m. Fridays through Sundays (hours are subject to change.)
Awesome! We’ll be coming from Stockton, Ca to support!!!
What would it take to bring something like this to Florida. I know a number of black families in the central Florida area that would love for their kids to take pics with a black Santa.
What time is Santa available for photos on Saturday November 20th???
Santa and Mrs. C are expected from noon to 6pm, Friday through Sunday. You can always call to double-check.
DC & MD area would so benefit. Maybe should consider getting some play during the universoul circus tour. People need to know about you
I would like to know where are they going to be from December 1 – 20. We’re coming from Sacramento? I’m bringing three grand babies.
OH yes!!! We’re coming to support and have a lot of fun. My grand children will love this.
As a white dude who loves racial equality and representation of all races in popular culture, I think this kicks ass. I want a shirt!
I love the whole concept but why can’t we have our Black Santa dress in the traditional Santa Suite?
Hello! Thanks for drawing attention to African American Santas. We wanted to let you know that Children’s Fairyland has had a black Santa for more than 20 years; the only exceptions were when our regular Santa was ill. Your last chances to greet Santa this year are December 22 and 23 from 5 to 6 p.m. in the Children’s Fairyland Chapel of Peace. Afterward, he’ll lead kids in a dance party and Festival of Lights parade. http://fairyland.org/events-and-performances/schedule-of-events/