STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — West Brighton celebrated the 20th anniversary of its beloved Forest Avenue Holiday Stroll Thursday night under the glow of a Cold Supermoon, adding an extra touch of magic to the festive tradition.

@statenislandpam We’re going to be on #ForestAvenue in #WestBrighton tonight sampling some #restaurants ♬ Santa Claus Is Coming To Town - Frank Sinatra

From 5 to 7 p.m., Santa Claus posed for photos with nearly 100 revelers before joining the celebration along Forest Avenue, where several restaurant owners lined the corridor with steaming chili, hot soup, and rich hot chocolate to welcome families and friends.

Santa made his grand entrance in a horse-drawn carriage, riding twice from Broadway to Hart Boulevard. 120

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Behind him, Tom Maroney and his g

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