Santa greets the crowds.Santa greets the crowds.
Santa greets the crowds.

Santa in Scarborough.... 10 photos of his arrival at the weekend

Despite the rainy weather, Scarborough's residents turned out in their hundreds on Saturday morning to watch Santa arrive in the harbour by boat.

In a much-loved tradition, Santa sailed into town to be greeted by adoring children before parading up to Boyes Grotto with a band of pirates from the cast of Treasure Island at the Stephen Joseph Theatre. Here are 10 photos of his dramatic arrival.