Saxonburg Santa brings back magic of Christmas
Santa (Ron Brooks) visits with kids at the Grove City Outlets on Saturday Dec. 17, 2022. Justin Guido/ Butler Eagle
Around the world, Santa Claus goes by many names; in Western Pennsylvania he goes by Ron Brooks.
“I am Santa” said Brooks, owner and performer at Brooks Entertainment in Saxonburg.
Brooks has been working in Pennsylvania’s entertainment industry since he was 11 years old. He opened his own business in 1997, offering singing telegrams, special events and costumed characters. His work as Santa has proved one of his most authentic and enduring acts.
“I was always playing Santa,” Brooks said. “It was a constant.”
