Ho, ho, go: Santas fill downtown Las Vegas for annual run — PHOTOS
The Great Santa Run hits downtown Las Vegas (Kevin Cannon/ Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Wayne Newton and Holly Madison on stage before the start of the Las Vegas Great Santa Run in downtown Las Vegas on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
Wayne Newton and Holly Madison on stage before the start of the Las Vegas Great Santa Run in downtown Las Vegas on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
Holly Madison, left, and Wayne Newton lead race participants to the starting line before the start of the Las Vegas Great Santa Run in downtown Las Vegas on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
Participants along Fremont Street before the start of the Las Vegas Great Santa Run in downtown Las Vegas on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
Race participants line up for the Las Vegas Great Santa Run in downtown Las Vegas on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
Race participants head out from the starting line during the Las Vegas Great Santa Run in downtown Las Vegas on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
People participate during the Las Vegas Great Santa Run in downtown Las Vegas on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
People participate during the Las Vegas Great Santa Run in downtown Las Vegas on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
Jim and Carol Nielsen walk with their dog "Lil Dog" during the Las Vegas Great Santa Run in downtown Las Vegas on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
Race participants walk near the start area before the Las Vegas Great Santa Run in downtown Las Vegas on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
Loraine and Larry Biggers, right, wait for the start of the Las Vegas Great Santa Run in downtown Las Vegas on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
Race participants crowd around the 3rd Street Stage at the Fremont Street Experience before the start of the Las Vegas Great Santa Run in downtown Las Vegas on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
Wayne Newton greets race participants before the start of the Las Vegas Great Santa Run in downtown Las Vegas on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
Holly Madison, grand marshal of the Las Vegas Great Santa Run, before the race starts in downtown Las Vegas on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
Members of OV Elvi entertain the crowd before the start of the Las Vegas Great Santa Run in downtown Las Vegas on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
Race participants line up for the Las Vegas Great Santa Run in downtown Las Vegas on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
People participate during the Las Vegas Great Santa Run in downtown Las Vegas on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
People participate during the Las Vegas Great Santa Run in downtown Las Vegas on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
Participants along Fremont Street before the start of the Las Vegas Great Santa Run in downtown Las Vegas on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
A man dressed as the Grinch joins race participants during the Las Vegas Great Santa Run in downtown Las Vegas on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
Race participants make their way towards the starting line for the Las Vegas Great Santa Run in downtown Las Vegas on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
People participate during the Las Vegas Great Santa Run in downtown Las Vegas on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
A hat left behind after the Las Vegas Great Santa Run in downtown Las Vegas on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
Nicole and Matt Ladwig, with 11-month-old daughter Peyton, participate during the Las Vegas Great Santa Run in downtown Las Vegas on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
Las Vegas 51s mascot Cosmo joins race participants during the Las Vegas Great Santa Run in downtown Las Vegas on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
Race participants, including a pair of dogs, make their way towards the starting line for the Las Vegas Great Santa Run in downtown Las Vegas on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
Wayne Newton and Holly Madison before the start of the Las Vegas Great Santa Run in downtown Las Vegas on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
Race participants take photos at the 3rd Street Stage at the Fremont Street Experience before the start of the Las Vegas Great Santa Run in downtown Las Vegas on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
Bran Paletta of Henderson with his dog Dallas before the start of the Las Vegas Great Santa Run in downtown Las Vegas on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
Thousands of runners filled the streets of downtown Las Vegas to participate in the Great Santa Run Saturday morning to benefit Opportunity Village.
Mr. and Mrs. Claus joined special guests including Grand Marshal Holly Madison and Honorary Chairman Wayne Newton on the Third Street Stage at the Fremont Street Experience.
Performers included the Chippendales and OV Elvi, an all-Elvis dance troupe.
