Santa joins the party in Laguna Beach for Hospitality Night

Kids and families gather around Christmas Wish Fairy Jessica Destefano, who blesses them with one wish each during the annual Hospitality Night 2018 on Forest Ave. in downtown Laguna Beach on Friday.

The Westgaard family — from left, Thalia, dad Jesse and Tai — try to organize a picture with Santa while a relectant Tiare hangs on to her mom Gretchen, at right, during the annual Hospitality Night 2018 in downtown Laguna Beach on Friday.

Rock band Sweet Mahogany entertains guests during the annual Hospitality Night 2018 in downtown Laguna Beach on Friday.

Ginger Hatfield performs with the Laguna Beach Community Swing band during the annual Hospitality Night 2018 in downtown Laguna Beach on Friday.

Christmas Wish Fairy Jessica Destefano grants children one wish each during the annual Hospitality Night 2018 on Forest Ave in downtown Laguna Beach on Friday.

A little girl watches Santa through the window of his hut during the annual Hospitality Night 2018 in downtown Laguna Beach on Friday.

Kids get a look at Santa Claus through the window of his hut while an elf watches them during the annual Hospitality Night 2018 in downtown Laguna Beach on Friday.