Santa Claus Brad Yarbrough greets Natchezians as he arrives at Braden School on Christmas Eve morning. (Jan Griffey | The Natchez Democrat)

Santa Brad Yarbrough and his chauffeur and chief elf Dr. Ed Daly greet happy Natchez children on Christmas Eve morning at Braden. (Jan Griffey | The Natchez Democrat)

Santa and his chief elf prepare themselves for the Natchez children eagerly waiting to meet them. (Jan Griffey | The Natchez Democrat)

Two popular Natchez Mayors, Tony Byrne and Dan Gibson, team up at Braden Christmas Eve morning. (Jan Griffey | The Natchez Democrat)

Friends and Santa Claus Committee members, from left, Natchez businessman Todd Carpenter and Dr. Ed Daly. (Jan Griffey | The Natchez Democrat)

Santa Claus Committee members await the onslaught of eager little children Christmas Eve morning at Braden. (Jan Griffey | The Natchez Democrat)

Mayors Tony Byrne and Dan Gibson greet youngsters in the candy line that leads to Santa. (Jan Griffey | The Natchez Democrat)

Santa has his photo made with a skeptical Natchez child. (Jan Griffey | The Natchez Democrat)

Children delight at meeting Santa Christmas Eve morning. (Jan Griffey | The Natchez Democrat)

Mother and daughter pose for a photo with Santa. (Jan Griffey | The Natchez Democrat)