Santa and fireworks in downtown Wichita: What could be better? (VIDEOS)

Wichita welcomed Old St. Nick for “A Night With Santa” on Tuesday at Century II, 225 W. Douglas.

The outdoor portion of the city’s Christmas celebration included the lighting of a Christmas tree, Newman University’s Troubadours singing carols, Mrs. Claus reading “The Night Before Christmas,” Santa arriving on a firetruck and fireworks.

Inside, it was a winter wonderland of games, crafts and inflatables for children.

This story was originally published December 2, 2014 at 9:28 PM with the headline "Santa and fireworks in downtown Wichita: What could be better? (VIDEOS)."