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Steel Pier to greet Santa, collect Toys for Tots

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Steel Pier, Atlantic City.

ATLANTIC CITY - It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the World Famous Steel Pier. To kick off the holiday season, Santa is arriving on Dec. 9  and will be available 2-4 p.m. to meet, greet and take photos with all who want to visit. Pets are welcome.

Enjoy free donuts, receive a goodie bag and then take a ride on the Observation Wheel where children 12 and under ride for free. The Wheel at Steel Pier remains open on Saturdays and Sundays. The Wheel will be closed Dec. 24-25 and will open 1-9 p.m. Christmas Week, Dec26-31. Click here for more information.

The Steel Pier is part of Atlantic City's Tinseltown Holiday Experience, that brings holiday cheer throughout the month, featuring holiday events, pop-up experiences and specials on food and drink.

The Steel Pier is also celebrating the holidays by ensuring everyone can greet 2024 with some planned fun during the summer season. Buy one Steel Pier ticket book and get one free.  Purchase ticket books at the Steel Pier Guest Services Booth 1-6 p.m. Dec. 9 or online.

The Steel Pier is also having its first holiday drive. Bring two new unwrapped toys or two non-perishable food items and receive an extra 25 Steel Pier ride tickets with the purchase of the ticket book BOGO.

Toys will be donated to the Atlantic County Toys for Tots program and food will be donated to community food pantries.