Michael Rielly Santa Claus from Bristol, RI
Will travel up to 500 miles
- Avg 5.0 | 4 Reviews
- 10 Verified Bookings
- Member Since 2011
- 3 Awards & Badges
- Virtual Services Offered
- Starting at $250 per event
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MICHAEL RIELLY *** INTERNATIONAL SANTA CLAUS HALL OF FAME *** Santa Claus actor, public speaker and presenter with stage and on-camera experience Founded the BRISTOL SANTA HOUSE for children with special needs and their families > Award winning Santa Claus with over 50 years experience > Accomplished public speaker with a background in theater and entertainment > Multiple television, commercial, and corporate appearances > Recognized as "Rhode Island's premier Santa" and an "expert in Santa Claus and Christmas" > Knighted in the Benevolent Order of the Knights of St. Nicholas in 2015 > Inducted into the International Santa Claus Hall of Fame in 2019 > Launched the Bristol Santa Claus House in 2022 A graduate of the St. Nicholas Institute in Livonia Michigan, the Charles W. Howard Santa Claus School in Midland Michigan, and the International University of Santa Claus, Michael has been recognized as “Rhode Island’s premier Santa” and an “expert in Santa Claus and all things Christmas”. Michael has worked as Santa Claus in print and web advertisements, television commercials, and corporate videos. He has appeared on 920WHJJ, 680WRKO, WJAR-10, WLNE-6, WPRI-12, The Rhode Show, WSBE Rhode Island PBS, and has been featured in The Providence Journal, Rhode Island Monthly Magazine, Providence Monthly Magazine, The Bay Magazine, Hey Rhody Magazine, Newport Mercury Magazine, The Herald News, The Boston Globe, and CNN. In 2013, Michael was featured in They Wore The Red Suit, a film documentary featuring the rare individuals who have devoted their lives to keeping that magic alive in the world by actually being Santa Claus 365 days a year. In 2015, Michael was knighted into the Benevolent Order of the Knights of St. Nicholas. On December 22, 2019, Michael was inducted into the International Santa Claus Hall of Fame. In 2022, Michael launch the Bristol Santa Claus House. The Bristol Santa Claus House provides a unique, magical Christmas experience for children with special needs and their families.
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Review by Blakely K.
Christmas Party•Reviewed on January 3, 2012•From Newport, RI
Review by Michael D.
Birthday Party (Kids)•Reviewed on May 16, 2016•From Wakefield, RI
Review by evan g.
Christmas Party•Reviewed on December 15, 2014•From Providence, RI
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