Santa Claus arrived on Roosevelt Island this evening and first thing he wanted to do was sing Jingle Bells with Roosevelt Island kids

before beginning countdown to light up the Roosevelt Island Holiday/Christmas Tree.

It was a wonderful night and good job by RIOC. Stay tuned for more pictures and video. UPDATE 9:30 PM –

There was also music from the Main Street Theatre & Dance Alliance singers,

Beacon program First Graders

and Hotel Heads.