The Vicksburg Convention Center (VCC) and VenuWorks of Vicksburg announced the 23rd Annual Breakfast with Santa event will be held on Saturday, Dec. 14 from 8 to 10 a.m.  This year’s event will include activities for the whole family, like a visit and photo with Santa, crafts, door prizes, a McDonald’s breakfast, raffle and more.

Santa will be giving away bags of toys and electronics to the lucky winner of the raffle.

Tickets and space are limited. Breakfast tickets are $7 in advance and $10 day of event. Tickets can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com or the Vicksburg Convention Center box office. Raffle tickets for Santa’s bag can be purchased in advance at the VCC business office or during the breakfast ($1 per raffle ticket or 6 raffle tickets for $5). Raffle winners must be present to win. For tickets or more information contact Anna at 601-630-2929 or email asalisbury@vicksburg.org.

A portion of the proceeds from the event will benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mississippi, an organization that improves the well-being of children and families through programs that give comfort, compassion and care. Ronald McDonald House opened its doors on May 1, 1989 and is located on the campus of University of Mississippi Medical Center. The house serves as a home-away-from-home for families who have children receiving specialized medical care throughout the Jackson metro-area.

The annual event is sponsored by McDonald’s, Bella La Vita Photography, Maynord Landscaping, Inc., Golding Barge Line, Inc., and numerous community volunteers who assist and support in the production of the event.