{"id":1362,"date":"2024-12-23T12:38:24","date_gmt":"2024-12-23T12:38:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/in-greece.com\/index.php\/2024\/12\/23\/santa-sup-event-brings-holiday-cheer-to-thessalonikis-waterfront\/"},"modified":"2024-12-23T12:38:24","modified_gmt":"2024-12-23T12:38:24","slug":"santa-sup-event-brings-holiday-cheer-to-thessalonikis-waterfront","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/in-greece.com\/index.php\/2024\/12\/23\/santa-sup-event-brings-holiday-cheer-to-thessalonikis-waterfront\/","title":{"rendered":"Santa SUP event brings holiday cheer to Thessaloniki\u2019s waterfront"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"post-1257059\">\n    <!-- .entry-header --><\/p>\n<div class=\"first-img article_thumbnail_wrapper\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n                                                                    <picture><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ekathimerini.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/AP24357450897884-320x200.jpg?v=1734943629\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"600\" class=\"picture-main-block-image\" data-nxsrc=\"https:\/\/www.ekathimerini.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/AP24357450897884-scaled.jpg?v=1734943629\" alt=\"Santa SUP event brings holiday cheer to Thessaloniki\u2019s waterfront\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ekathimerini.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/AP24357450897884-960x600.jpg?v=1734943630\"\/><br \/>\n                        <\/source><\/picture>\n<p>[AP]<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\" itemprop=\"articleBody\">\n<p>\u0391 vibrant holiday event transformed Thessaloniki\u2019s seafront into a festive spectacle on Sunday, as rowing athletes dressed as Santa Claus paddled through the waters, spreading seasonal cheer. Organized by the ThesSUP team, the event celebrated the growing sport of stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) while infusing it with Christmas spirit.<\/p>\n<p>Approximately 30 participants, clad in Santa suits, glided across the Thermaic Gulf for the fourth annual Santa SUP, creating a striking scene of red and white on the water. Beginning at the iconic White Tower, they paddled toward Thessaloniki\u2019s port, greeting onlookers along the bustling Nea Paralia (New Waterfront) with waves and smiles.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"lazy lazy-hidden\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ekathimerini.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/AP24357450893921.jpg?1734943785637\" alt=\"santa-sup-event-brings-holiday-cheer-to-thessalonikis-waterfront0\" width=\"960\" height=\"639\"\/><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ekathimerini.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/AP24357450893921.jpg?1734943785637\" alt=\"santa-sup-event-brings-holiday-cheer-to-thessalonikis-waterfront1\" width=\"960\" height=\"639\"\/><\/p>\n<p>During their journey, the SUP athletes encountered members of the Coastal Rowing Club of the Friends of the Sea association, who were also engaging in a festive rowing activity.<\/p>\n<p>Virginia Panagiotopoulou, a coach from the Nautical Club of Thessaloniki, emphasized the dual purpose of the event.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur goal is to establish Santa SUP as a beloved holiday tradition while showcasing the sport of stand-up paddleboarding,\u201d she told local media.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSUP is one of the world\u2019s fastest-growing sports, offering a unique way to connect with the sea. Thessaloniki, with its accessible and picturesque waterfront, is an ideal setting for this activity.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden\" decoding=\"async\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ekathimerini.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/AP24357450898153.jpg?1734943828716\" alt=\"santa-sup-event-brings-holiday-cheer-to-thessalonikis-waterfront2\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ekathimerini.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/AP24357450898153.jpg?1734943828716\" alt=\"santa-sup-event-brings-holiday-cheer-to-thessalonikis-waterfront3\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\"\/><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><!-- .entry-content --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n        var NXFBPixelFunc = function () {\n            document.removeEventListener(\"scroll\", NXFBPixelFunc);\n            setTimeout(function () {\n                !function (f, b, e, v, n, t, s) {\n                    if (f.fbq) return;\n                    n = f.fbq = function () {\n                        n.callMethod ?\n                            n.callMethod.apply(n, arguments) : n.queue.push(arguments)\n                    };\n                    if (!f._fbq) f._fbq = n;\n                    n.push = n;\n                    n.loaded = !0;\n                    n.version = '2.0';\n                    n.queue = [];\n                    t = b.createElement(e);\n                    t.async = !0;\n                    t.src = v;\n                    s = b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n                    s.parentNode.insertBefore(t, s)\n                }(window, document, 'script',\n                    'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n                fbq('init', '109138906120213');\n                fbq('track', 'PageView');\n            }, 0)\n        };\n        document.addEventListener(\"scroll\", NXFBPixelFunc);\n    <\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ekathimerini.com\/in-depth\/society-in-depth\/1257059\/santa-sup-event-brings-holiday-cheer-to-thessalonikis-waterfront\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[AP] \u0391 vibrant holiday event transformed Thessaloniki\u2019s seafront into a festive spectacle on Sunday, as rowing athletes dressed as Santa Claus paddled through the waters, spreading seasonal cheer. Organized by the ThesSUP team, the event celebrated the growing sport of stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) while infusing it with Christmas spirit. 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