OWASCO - Saturday morning's snowshowers and frigid temperatures seemed to usher in true winter weather all at once.
And in much the same fashion, the holiday season barreled into full swing at Emerson Park.
The park pavilion was the site of Breakfast with Santa, an annual celebration presented by the Cayuga County Parks and Trails Commission.
Sponsored by Wegmans, the affair included doughnuts and other breakfast treats, coffee, hot cocoa and an early visit by jolly ole St. Nick.
“We've had great attendance so far today, especially with the first (Breakfast with Santa) Saturday coming so early this year,” Michele Lincoln, the commission's assistant director, said Saturday.
Breakfast with Santa will also be held starting at 9 a.m. on Saturday, December 8, and on Saturday, December 15.
Though Parks and Trails Commission employees are responsible for organizing the event, Lincoln said, Wegmans provides the food and beverages, assists in decorating the pavilion and serves the refreshments to guests.
Breakfast with Santa was first held about 10 years ago to coincide with the Festival of Lights, which is another holiday celebration sponsored by the supermarket.
Lincoln said she has seen attendance grow steadily in the years she has been involved. Guests are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance, and they can be bought from various locations, including the Cayuga County Office of Tourism downtown and at the county office building at 160 Genesee St.
Tickets cost $1 per person, and children age 2 and under are admitted free with the donation of a canned good.
“It's a good idea to buy tickets ahead of time, so Wegmans can know how many people they'll serve,” Lincoln added.
Saturday morning, the pavilion was festooned with Yuletide finery as more than 100 people braved temperatures in the teens while attending the affair.
Parents sat at tables festooned with bright red tablecloths while children visited with Santa next Christmas tree in the corner.
Among the guests was Maureen Dentmer, of Auburn, who attended with her granddaughter, Maggie, 3. The pair sat at a table with friends and family members, sipping steaming cups of cocoa.
“I think this is the fourth time we've been here ... they always do a terrific job with this,” Detmer said. Asked if anyone knew how many days were left until Christmas, the group huddled to discuss the correct answer. Finally, one young man answered a bit optimistically.
“Is it 10?” he asked, and the entire table erupted with laughter.
The park pavilion was the site of Breakfast with Santa, an annual celebration presented by the Cayuga County Parks and Trails Commission.
Sponsored by Wegmans, the affair included doughnuts and other breakfast treats, coffee, hot cocoa and an early visit by jolly ole St. Nick.
“We've had great attendance so far today, especially with the first (Breakfast with Santa) Saturday coming so early this year,” Michele Lincoln, the commission's assistant director, said Saturday.
Breakfast with Santa will also be held starting at 9 a.m. on Saturday, December 8, and on Saturday, December 15.
Though Parks and Trails Commission employees are responsible for organizing the event, Lincoln said, Wegmans provides the food and beverages, assists in decorating the pavilion and serves the refreshments to guests.
Breakfast with Santa was first held about 10 years ago to coincide with the Festival of Lights, which is another holiday celebration sponsored by the supermarket.
Lincoln said she has seen attendance grow steadily in the years she has been involved. Guests are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance, and they can be bought from various locations, including the Cayuga County Office of Tourism downtown and at the county office building at 160 Genesee St.
Tickets cost $1 per person, and children age 2 and under are admitted free with the donation of a canned good.
“It's a good idea to buy tickets ahead of time, so Wegmans can know how many people they'll serve,” Lincoln added.
Saturday morning, the pavilion was festooned with Yuletide finery as more than 100 people braved temperatures in the teens while attending the affair.
Parents sat at tables festooned with bright red tablecloths while children visited with Santa next Christmas tree in the corner.
Among the guests was Maureen Dentmer, of Auburn, who attended with her granddaughter, Maggie, 3. The pair sat at a table with friends and family members, sipping steaming cups of cocoa.
“I think this is the fourth time we've been here ... they always do a terrific job with this,” Detmer said. Asked if anyone knew how many days were left until Christmas, the group huddled to discuss the correct answer. Finally, one young man answered a bit optimistically.
“Is it 10?” he asked, and the entire table erupted with laughter.
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