The Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce is adding two family-friendly features to this year’s holiday festivities: the annual Letters to Santa mailbox and the return of the Parade Sensory Block for the 47th Annual Christmas Parade on Dec. 2.

The Letters to Santa mailbox will open Monday, Dec. 1, and remain available through Dec. 12 outside the Chamber office. The bright red North Pole Mailbox will allow children to drop off their wish lists at any time.

Chamber staff will gather the letters throughout the season to ensure they are delivered to Santa Claus.

“Seeing the excitement on kids’ faces when they drop off their letters is one of my favorite parts of the holiday season,” said Rebeca Herrera, membership director. “This simple tradition adds so much joy to our office, and we’re thrille

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