He makes the rounds on Christmas Eve but Friday, he’s making a stop in Ironton.

Santa Claus will visit the Ironton City Center 6-8 p.m. for cookies and hot cocoa with area children.

“This is our third annual,” Ironton Finance Director Kristen Martin explained. “It was started by the municipal offices in the city. It’s an opportunity to come and visit Santa and Mrs. Claus and celebrate Christmas.”

Martin said representatives of the various offices will be on hand with freebies and informational literature.

The event is on the first floor of the city center.