The Santa Run Komotini 2024 event commenced at the Chanakleio Megaron Library, supporting a local kindergarten and special vocational education center through donations. Participants donned Santa hats as they marched to Eirinis Square, where Komotini Mayor Iannis Garanis lit the Christmas tree. The festivities continued at Agia Paraskevi Park, featuring the lighting of another tree and a Christmas Park showcasing unique designs from Instagram.