“Reindeer and a sleigh may Santa Claus’ usual mode of travel, but he and Mrs. Claus used a helicopter to arrive at Indio’s Empire Polo Club on Thursday Nov. 16. They were greeted by hundreds of cheering children—and adults—who asked for selfies.
Their arrival was part of the opening ceremony of Magic of Lights, which will be open daily at 5:30 p.m. through Sunday, Dec. 31. Last year’s inaugural event attracted more than 100,000 visitors, said Mark Girton, the vice president of operations and special events at the club—and he anticipates even larger crowds this year…”
