Indy Airport Once Again Hosts Santa's Holiday Practice Run
Hundreds of families gleefully welcome return of airport’s long-time tradition
INDIANAPOLIS (Nov. 26, 2022) – The Indianapolis International Airport (IND) was once again the site of Santa’s holiday practice run, as he arrived riding on a firetruck and hurried across the tarmac to greet more than 1,000 Hoosier families and children gathered in the Indy airport’s Civic Plaza.
After two years of battling a global pandemic, families from across Central Indiana welcomed the return of the beloved and long-time tradition of meeting Santa as he launched his holiday practice run from Indianapolis.
“This is where the holiday season gets started,” said Indianapolis Airport Authority Executive Director Mario Rodriguez. “Santa knows Hoosiers are the most hospitable in the nation, and with IND being the best airport in North America, Indianapolis is at the top of his nice list.”
The afternoon was filled with good cheer, as attendees of the sold-out event had their photos taken with Santa, created ornaments, wrapped care packages to benefit Indiana USO military families, met Nutcracker ballerinas from Indianapolis Ballet, wrote letters to Santa, and participated in other free, festive activities.
Throughout the holiday season, passengers will be able to enjoy the decorations throughout the terminal or snap a photo next to the –NDY sign – with the holiday tree providing a festive backdrop – as travelers take off for their holiday travels.
In the coming days, IAA will be announcing additional holiday entertainment open to the public and travelers throughout December.