Santa arrives in North City for the annual tree lighting

Santa Claus arrived in Shoreline Saturday night, as the guest of honor at the annual Tree Lighting in North City. Residents celebrated with Christmas carols, hot chocolate and a general good time.

Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Santa's ride was as spectacular as you might expect, decked out in multi-colored lights and lit-up, giant antlers.

Photo by Steven H. Robinson

The children lined up to sit on Santa's lap and get some treats from Santa's helpers while the band played on.

Photo by Steven H. Robinson

The Around the Sound Band played carols and other Christmas favorites, and the crowd sang along.

Photo by Steven H. Robinson

In the highlight of the evening, the tree on top the water tower was lit. (Follow the reindeer horn to the top of the tree). The tree is visible from many sections of Shoreline and Lake Forest Park, as it sits on one of the tallest structures on one of the highest ridges in the area.