Santa Claus is making a stop at sheriff’s headquarters. The DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office Santa visit is set for Thursday, Dec. 3, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Families are invited to bring their cameras and their kids, “young & old,” the department said in a Facebook post Tuesday evening. The event is free and open to the public.
DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office Santa visit details
What: Photos and a visit with Santa
When: Thursday, Dec. 3, 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Where: DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office, 3091 Industrial Dr. West, Hernando
Cost: Free and open to the public
The sheriff’s office did not mention any registration, so families should plan to come during the 90-minute window. Visitors should bring their own phone or camera for pictures.
A chance to meet local deputies
Holiday events like this give families a relaxed way to visit the sheriff’s office and meet the people who serve DeSoto County. The office shared a photo of Santa sitting next to a Christmas tree decorated in blue and silver in the building’s lobby, which is the likely spot for pictures. The sheriff’s office said it looks forward to seeing everyone there.
The sheriff’s headquarters is on Industrial Drive West in Hernando, near the county seat. Parents with young children may want to arrive early in the window, since lines at free Santa events can build quickly after school and work let out.
A busy night for holiday events
Dec. 3 is shaping up to be a busy evening in DeSoto County. Olive Branch has scheduled its Community Christmas Tree Lighting for the same night, and Hernando Parks and Recreation has said Santa will arrive in Hernando in early December. Families who want to fit in more than one stop should check event times before heading out.
Tips for families planning to attend
Timing: The visit lasts only 90 minutes, from 5 to 6:30 p.m., so plan your trip around evening traffic in Hernando.
Pictures: The sheriff’s office asks visitors to bring their own cameras, so charge your phone before you go.
Everyone is welcome: The post invited kids “young & old,” so older children and grandparents are welcome too.
Weather: Early December evenings can be cold, so dress kids warmly in case they wait in line.
Community outreach events like this one are part of a regular lineup of public programs from the sheriff’s office. Residents can follow the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page for updates or changes before the event.
