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SANTAFEST
December 7, 2024
Get ready for a magical afternoon in East Hampton Village.
Following his exciting arrival by helicopter, Santa will lead East Hampton’s biggest parade of the year! Throughout the afternoon participate in events such as Santa's Workshop, Candyland, Mrs. Claus' Pony Rides, a Holiday Movie, and shop local vendors in our Holiday Market. Mayor Jerry Larsen will be joined by a Special Guest to light up the village’s spectacular 30-foot Holiday Tree. View Santa's list of magical events below!
OUR GOAL: FUNDING The Village's Most Important Projects
Herrick Park Renovation
We are so excited to have completed phase 1A of the Herrick Park Renovation project just before the 2023 summer season began. It has been six months since the completion of the Herrick Park renovations.
Since then, we have seen a massive increase in foot traffic in the park due to the brand new ADA-compliant paths surrounding the park and the creation of new sidewalks connecting Reutershan and the Long-Term Parking Lot, making it easier than ever for patrons to access the park!
About East Hampton Village Foundation

In early 2021, Mayor Jerry Larsen asked our East Hampton Village Foundation founding Executive Director Bradford E. Billet to create a not for profit for the benefit of the residents, visitors and our local government of East Hampton Village. The Mayor proposed the formation at the Village board meeting and the Mayor and the Village trustees unanimously approved it. Mr. Billet worked tirelessly to make the idea into a reality. The foundation was formed in 2021 for the noble purpose of helping our great village and our community. We believe in community engagement and supporting our local government which is embodied in our mission statement and public purpose. Mr. Bradford E. Billet, OBE is the Chairman and CEO of the Foundation.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is public community engagement, funding programs in support of any public safety, public event, environmental or public works of Village properties, including open space and historical structures in East Hampton Village. In addition, we support East Hampton’s municipal government, and their special projects for the benefit of the public and the public good. Our organization is a current and valid 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in accordance with the standards and regulations of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). We received our approval in June of 2021.
Charitable 5K Run
At Main Beach, East Hampton Village
The May Day 5K was the brainchild of high-school students (and runners) Dylan Cashin and Ryleigh O’Donnell. The charitable run is organized by East Hampton Village Mayor Jerry Larsen, Village Administrator Marcos Baladron, Jennifer Fowkes of OMAC (Old Montauk Athletic Club), and Bradford Billet of the East Hampton Village Foundation. Founded in 2021, the run had over 600 participants and raised over $18,000 for the Family Service League of Long Island.