Santa came to town with hundreds of friends, from artists to musicians and even some superheroes, too.

Children from the CHU Sainte-Justine's Bye Bye Allergies program were treated to a very special day at the Ritz-Carlton Montreal for the launch of the Polar Express, featuring an electric train and edible chocolate village.

The man in the red suit was in downtown Montreal on Saturday, marking the official start of the holiday season.