Southern Park Mall will welcome Santa Claus when he makes his grand arrival to DeBartolo Commons at 10:30 a.m. on Sat., Nov. 19.
      Guests are invited to join the parade when Santa marches to his house in Center Court in the mall. ‘Mr. Claus’ will be accompanied by The Grinch, Cindy Lou Who, a stilt walker, the Boardman High School Spartan Marching Band and cheerleaders, as well as other local school cheerleaders and mascots.
      Beginnng at 11:00 a.m., Santa will be at his house in Center Court ready to hear children’s wishes for this Christmas season. Santa will be available for visits and photos through Christmas Eve. Reservations are encouraged.
      Also on Nov. 19, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.,families can enjoy face painting, balloon art and storytime with Cindy Lou Who and the Grinch. Admission is free, but families are encouraged to bring a toy donation ($10 minimum) to help kick-off the Salvation Army’s Army of Toys. With every toy donation, guests will be entered to win a $500 shopping spree.