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Southern Tier Santa offers four add-on services beyond a Santa appearance: Mrs. Claus, a Santa chair, photo backdrops, and a PA system. These are listed on the site as services provided alongside the main Santa booking, so they are best treated as options to confirm when you reserve — the site does not state whether each one carries a separate fee or is bundled into a single rate.
The Four Listed Services
| Service | What it adds to an event | Best suited for |
|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Claus | A second costumed character to pair with Santa | Events wanting a fuller holiday scene, greeting lines, or activities for children who are shy of Santa |
| Santa chair | A dedicated seat for Santa | Photos with Santa, storytime, and any appearance where Santa sits for extended periods |
| Photo backdrops | A set background for pictures | Parties and gatherings where guests take their own photos |
| PA system | Amplified sound | Larger rooms, outdoor events, parades, and tree lightings where Santa needs to be heard |
Mrs. Claus
Mrs. Claus is listed as a service in her own right, not just a companion to Santa. For organizers, that means the booking can include a second character who can talk with guests, pose for photos, or help manage a line while Santa is seated. It is a practical option when the guest list is large enough that one Santa cannot reach everyone.
Santa Chair
The chair matters most for seated activities. Photos with Santa and storytime with Santa both depend on Santa having a place to sit that fits the costume and looks right in pictures. If your venue does not already have a suitable chair, this service removes that piece of planning.
Photo Backdrops
A backdrop turns any corner of a venue into a photo spot. This is useful for parties and holiday gatherings where families take their own pictures rather than relying on a professional photographer. Pair it with the Santa chair for a complete photo setup.
PA System
The PA system addresses a common problem at holiday events: Santa's voice carrying across a crowded room or an outdoor space. It is most relevant for parades, tree lighting events, and large indoor gatherings. For a small living-room party, it is likely unnecessary.
How These Services Fit the Listed Activities
The site lists Santa's activities as parades, tree lighting events, storytime with Santa, photos with Santa, and holiday appearances. The add-on services map onto these directly:
- Photos with Santa → Santa chair + photo backdrops
- Storytime with Santa → Santa chair + PA system
- Parades and tree lighting events → PA system
- General holiday appearances and parties → Mrs. Claus, plus any combination above
What to Confirm When Booking
The site presents these as services Southern Tier Santa provides but does not publish prices, package structures, or booking rules for them. Before you reserve, ask:
- Whether each service is included in the base rate or priced separately.
- Whether the chair and backdrop require specific space or setup time at your venue.
- Whether the PA system is suitable for your venue type (indoor vs. outdoor, room size).
- Whether Mrs. Claus can be booked for the full event or only part of it.
Who This Is For
These services suit event organizers in the southern tier of New York and northeastern Pennsylvania who want more than a Santa walk-through — specifically those planning photo sessions, seated storytime, or large public events where sound and staging matter. For a small private gathering, Santa alone may be enough, and the extras can be skipped.