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HIS special festive seat awaits the man in red as Santa Claus is packing his suitcase to take up residence in Manor West Shopping Centre and Retail Park on November 19.

As part of the centre’s free winter events, Santa will meet and greet his young pals there on Saturday, November 19, and Sunday, November 20, from 12pm to 6pm. “Kids will have the chance to meet the big man in red and his friends for free and everyone is invited to come and help welcome him to Tralee,” said Derek Rusk, centre manager.

Children will be able to visit Santa and his friends every Thursday and Friday from 2pm-6pm and every Saturday and Sunday from 12pm-6pm right up to December 23.

Kingdom Party Pals will be there over the weekend of November 19 with Anna and Elsa, Minnie and Mickey Mouse among others as well as some fun balloon modelling. “The amazing ‘Tony Wonder - The Magician’ will be demonstrating his powers of illusion and Radio Kerry will be chatting with Santa, playing your favourite songs and giving away some fantastic spot prizes!” added Mr Rusk.

“The excitement is certainly building for the arrival of Santa and this time of the year is always so much fun in the centre. We can’t wait to see all our customers enjoying the festivities and making memories with us during the festive season.”

Manor West will also have manned car parking areas over the festive period as well as extra parking opened daily behind Debenhams during peak traffic times. All the parking as always is free of charge, so one less drain on the pocket!