About Santa Michael, "The City Santa™"

Bring a festive highlight to your parade or campaign with New York’s elite Santa.

Spreading cheer since 1992!

Santa Michael and his Production Manager of over 15 years, Doug Lucas

As a professional actor and vocalist based in the heart of New York City with a career spanning 40+ years, Michael Walters brings the epitome of Santa's majesty, fun, wit, and yes, the VOICE to every occasion, earning the name "New York's Singing Santa!"

Michael's varied talents make him extremely versatile and adaptable to events and productions of any size.

  • The "go-to" Authentic Santa Claus for many of New York's media companies, retail brands and luxury hotels.
  • Experience includes Walt Disney's Holidays Around the World, and Network TV shows like Nickelodeon's NFL SlimeTime and The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.
  • Professional character actor, star of over 80 musical productions, including the National Tour of Babes in Toyland as The Toymaker.
  • His client list includes New York City's finest hotels, and a variety of corporate and retail partners.
  • Has appeared in countless parades and major community events.
  • Boasts a Santa Wardrobe of ensembles from casual "workshop" attire to Broadway/Hollywood quality suits and robes.
  • His Real Santa appearance, complete with the traditional white beard, is perfectly manicured all year long.


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Santa Michael is Available for Any Event You Can Dream Up


  • TV, Film, and Commercials
  • Santa Claus Photo Shoots, Print/Editorial
  • Concerts, Benefit Shows, and Revues
  • Theatrical Productions
  • Company/ Social Club Holiday Parties
  • Parades, Tree Lightings, and Festivals
  • Breakfast with Santa events
  • Corporate summits
  • Internet Videos and TikTok collabs
  • Home Santa Visits
  • So Much More


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