Santa from
SANTA'S VILLAGE

Phillip L. Wenz

Santa's Career Profile

Appeared in over 25 parades, including televised parades in Chicago, IL and Houston, TX.

Emceed the Tree Lighting Ceremonies in Chicago, IL and Houston, TX.

Has appeared in character on TV shows, billboards, commercials, and magazine covers.

The year round Santa Claus at Santa's Village theme park in Dundee, IL.  Associated with the park for over 20 years.                Santa's Village is now closed pending redevelopment.

Appeared at some of the largest department stores and shopping malls in Chicagoland.

A guest at some of the top corporate holiday events and parties.

Given the title of "Chicago's Very Own" by WGN-TV.

Part of the team that was awarded and received the 1994 Brass Ring Award for Theme Park Commercials by the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA).

Received the "Hats Off 2 Houston" Award in 1997 from KPRC-TV in Houston.

Consultant to St. Nicholas Development, L.L.C.,  historic Santa’s Candy Castle and Santa Claus Town restoration

project in Santa Claus, IN.

 

Published author of “Santa’s Village” by Arcadia’s Image of America series.

 

Recognized official historian on Santa’s Village Theme Park, Dundee, IL.