Giant, 40-foot Santa Claus returns in Philipsburg

Centre Co., PA (WJAC) — Santa Claus, the super-sized version, is back in town in the Moshannon Valley.

The Philipsburg Elks once again heading up the operation over the weekend to put up the giant plywood Santa, which is said to be the tallest Santa Claus display in the state.

It was created by local artist Bill Adams in the 1960's and since 2005, Santa and the toy soldiers have been a holiday fixture at the Cold Stream Dam Park along Route 322.

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