Meet Santa Glenn
For over a decade, Santa Glenn has brought warmth, laughter, and holiday magic to families, schools, and businesses throughout the area. With a genuine beard, a real belly laugh, and a deep love for the season, he creates moments that families remember for years.
With over 40 years of experience working with children as a teacher, coach, and mentor in highly diverse environments, Santa Glenn's path began with family gatherings and grew into volunteering as Santa at children's hospitals and schools — eventually leading him to dedicate himself fully to honing his craft as a professional Santa. His journey has always been driven by the joy on children's faces during those magical moments, whether in conversation or a photo, and he treasures every moment spent sharing the wonder of the season with young ones.
Every visit is personal — from quiet living room story times to lively company holiday parties, Santa Glenn takes the time to make every guest, young or old, feel like the most important person in the room.
A seasoned performer, Santa Glenn brings magic far beyond the smiles of the photo throne. With his own sound system, he works a microphone as host and emcee, comfortable in front of hundreds of guests. He leads traditional Christmas songs and call-and-response cheers, tells jokes, and works the crowd while mingling with guests. Storytelling with props entertains everyone, with some fun magic tricks along the way. For intimate groups, making gingerbread cookies is always a hit, and simple arts and crafts and a balloon reindeer bring smiles to Santa's little helpers.
Backdrops, a Santa chair, and props from jingle bells to books are all part of the visit. Santa Glenn is a Christmas Performer Workshops alumnus with many hours of training in the art of all things Santa, and trained under a Santa Hall of Fame Awardee. He is a member of the International Brotherhood of Real Bearded Santas and the Fraternal Order of Real Bearded Santas, and Director of its Surfside Clauses chapter. He is fully insured with a $1,000,000 liability policy and has passed all necessary background checks.
Special Santa Visits
Santa Glenn offers special visits for guests who are neurodivergent, nonverbal, or have other special needs. He holds a California teaching credential and has worked with young people with diverse needs for 40 years. If you'd like to discuss accommodations, please get in touch well in advance so his time with your special guests can be tailored to their needs.
Events & Appearances
Based in Glendale, Santa Glenn serves the greater Los Angeles area, with travel options for nearby communities. He's available for:
- Tree lighting ceremonies
- Corporate parties
- Family gatherings
- Home visits
- School events
- Family photo sessions
- Parades
- Fundraisers
- Hospital visits
- Toys for Tots events
- Cooking classes
- Party host
- Product promotions
- Print ads
- Voiceover
Booking Information
- Price range
- From $225 an hour · See pricing
- Languages
- English
- Gig length
- One-hour minimum; longer events welcome
- Insurance
- $1,000,000 liability policy
What to Expect
Santa Glenn usually tries to arrive about 15–30 minutes before a gig to meet with the event leader and plan the visit, including details of the grand entrance — though this isn't always possible if another gig runs right before. He always leaves at least an hour between events and prefers two; on busy weekends and Christmas Eve the schedule runs tighter, but he works hard to be on time for your event.
For smaller events, a brief prior briefing on each child present is greatly appreciated. His suits are custom-made from classic 1940s–1960s designs, and there are several looks to choose from: the traditional full red coat, an upscale vested look, or a casual Hawaiian Santa. Let him know which best fits the mood you're going for.
Party favors, craft items, candy, and similar extras can be supplied with prior arrangement, and he's always happy to hand out any the event host provides.
Additional Booking Notes
A large Santa chair or throne helps make the experience even better. Santa Glenn has a portable chair available, though it needs to be assembled before his entrance. He has a voice that projects well and is comfortable working with amplified sound systems.