Metro News Release
For immediate release: November 13, 2014
Media Advisory: Santa and friends to ride Silver Line to Tysons Corner to kick off 'Silver Saturdays' holiday promotion
Santa is coming to Tysons Corner for the holiday season and he’s trading in his sleigh for the Silver Line.
Jolly Saint Nick will welcome more than a dozen disadvantaged kids aboard a special train that will arrive at Tysons for the official kick off of the holiday season.
After the holiday train arrives at Tysons Corner Station, the kids will have their pictures taken with Santa, enjoy lunch and get the opportunity to pick out holiday gifts compliments of American Girl.
Meanwhile, Tysons Corner Center and the Tysons Partnership will host a press event at “Santa’s HQ” at the mall to announce “Silver Saturdays,” a special holiday promotion to encourage Metro riders from across the region to visit the great shopping and entertainment destinations that are now easily accessible via the Silver Line. The promotion includes a full slate of discounts from more than 30 retailers, restaurants and hotels available to Metro riders who show their SmarTrip card on Silver Saturdays this holiday season.
| WHAT: | Santa’s official arrival at Tysons Corner Center, and Silver Saturdays kick-off announcement, including special holiday discounts for Metro riders this holiday season |
| WHERE: | Tysons Corner Metrorail Station (platform), followed by speaking program at Tysons Corner Santa HQ in the Fashion Court between Bloomingdales and Nordstrom |
| WHEN: | Friday, November 14 at 10:00 a.m. |
| WHO: | Santa Claus – North Pole celebrity |
News release issued at 1:40 pm, November 13, 2014.