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Photo slideshow: Santa's final visit before he rides tonight

Aliyah Pierce gives Santa a hug at Celestial Studios' 12th annual Santa at The Main Street Market in Gainesville in Gainesville, on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2017. - photo by David Barnes

12242017 SANTA 0001.jpg — Aliyah Pierce gives Santa a hug at Celestial Studios' 12th annual Santa at The Main Street Market in Gainesville in Gainesville, on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2017. - photo by David Barnes

Saturday was the final day to visit Santa Claus at Celestial Studios’ 12th annual Santa at The Main Street Market in Gainesville before the jolly old elf begins his real Christmas work tonight.