Years ago, it wasn’t Christmas until Santa arrived in his sleigh at the Sears on Southern Avenue. Twin Blends Northwest History Hunters wanted to wish everyone a Merry Christmas! What better way to say it than to feature some rare inside photos from 1967 that we have uncovered at the NWLA of the famous Santa sleigh at Sears on Southern Avenue in Shreveport, Louisiana, back in the day? How many of you remember this ride? How many of you know the history of Santa’s Rocket Ship?

Santa’s Rocket Ship at Sears in Shreveport was a beloved Christmas tradition that has been enjoyed by generations of families in Louisiana. Santa Claus would arrive on his rocket ship to greet children and take them on a magical ride. The rocket ship was a fixture at the Sears store for many years, bringing joy and wonder to children during the holiday season. Although the rocket ship is no longer at the Sears store (the Sears store has been empty for years), it still holds a special place in the hearts of those who remember it fondly.

Every holiday season, children and families eagerly awaited their turn to embark on this thrilling adventure through space with Santa at the helm. As the countdown to blastoff began, the atmosphere was electric. The ride operator counted down the seconds until the rocket ship would take off, and the riders braced themselves for the exhilarating journey ahead. The countdown created a sense of anticipation and excitement as everyone waited for the moment when the rocket ship would lift off the ground and soar into the sky. The riders were propelled forward, and