Santa is stopping by Indianapolis Marriott East Hotel this month, and the community is invited to join in on the fun.
The Indianapolis Marriott East Hotel welcomes Hoosiers young and old — and their furry friends — to celebrate the holidays with a free professional photo session with Santa Claus. The two-day event, which is open to the public, takes place from 9 a.m. to noon on Nov. 29-30 at in the lobby of the Indianapolis Marriott East Hotel, 7202 E. 21st St.
“Our holiday event is more than just a fun way to celebrate the season. While that’s the experience we want attendees to have, it’s also a chance for us to engage with our East Side community in a meaningful way,” said Prerna Dhillon-Staples, general manager of Indianapolis Marriott East. “We’re calling for donations to the Moorhead Community Resource Center via a toy and clothing drive in hopes of making an impact for those in need this holiday season.”
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The event will also feature refreshments, ornament decorating and an opportunity for attendees to donate toys and clothing to the Moorhead Community Resource Center in support of the city’s east side.
Guests will receive printed and digital copies of their photos, free of charge.
Contact Arts & Culture Reporter Chloe McGowan at 317-762-7848. Follow her on X @chloe_mcgowanxx.
Chloe McGowan is the Arts & Culture Reporter for the Indianapolis Recorder Newspaper. Originally from Columbus, OH, Chloe has a bachelor's in journalism from The Ohio State University. She is a former IndyStar Pulliam Fellow, and has previously worked for Indy Maven, The Lantern, and CityScene Media Group. In her free time, Chloe enjoys live theatre, reading, baking and keeping her plants alive.
