This December, Santa’s reindeer are taking a break as the jolly ‘ole elf joins the Montgomery County police department and local volunteer fire departments on rides through neighborhoods throughout the county to spread holiday cheer.
Here’s when and where to catch Santa on his neighborhood visits:
Cabin John Fire Department
With the help of the Cabin John Park Volunteer Fire Department, Santa and his elves are heading to various neighborhoods in the Cabin John community through Dec. 20.
The Santa Run is a department tradition that has lasted more than 40 years, according to the department’s website. Santa will head out starting at 5:30 p.m. each evening.
Check out when Santa will be visiting your neighborhood and track his journey at this link.
Gaithersburg-Washington Grove Volunteer Fire Department
Mr. Claus is making his rounds in the Gaithersburg and Washington Grove communities on Saturdays and Sundays this month. According to the Gaithersburg-Washington Grove Volunteer Fire Department’s website, there are four more opportunities to catch Santa on Saturday and Sunday and Dec. 21 and 22. The rides run from 5 to 9 p.m.
“We attempt to visit as many neighborhoods as possible, but unfortunately we cannot get down every street due to time and space limitations. Inclement weather may cause us to postpone or cancel a night,” the department said on its website.
For updates and route information, visit the department’s website or Facebook page
Glen Echo Fire Department
Every day through Sunday, Santa will be escorted around the Glen Echo community with help from the Glen Echo Fire Department. Check out this link to see what days Santa is heading to your neighborhood.
Hillandale Volunteer Fire Department
Santa has begun visiting neighborhoods in the Silver Spring area with the Hillandale Volunteer Fire Department. The next Santa rides will occur at 6 p.m. Friday and 5 p.m. on Saturday in six different neighborhoods.
Visit this link to see when Santa will visit each neighborhood and to view maps of his route.
Kensington Volunteer Fire Department
Santa will visit the Southwest Kensington and Chevy Chase View communities with the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department from 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 20.
Visit this link to see the streets Santa will visit.
Rockville Volunteer Fire Department
In neighborhoods across Rockville, Santa is spreading holiday cheer atop a Rockville Volunteer Fire Department fire truck. According to the department’s website, the Santa Run is a 70-year tradition. Later this month, the department will host a Hanukkah Fire Truck Parade on Dec. 30.
This year’s Santa Run will be held every day until Dec. 24.
For information about the Santa Run schedule and routes, visit this link or monitor the department’s Facebook page. Keep an eye out for Santa from 6 to 9 p.m.
Residents should “not follow Santa in your car in attempts to get his attention; this is very dangerous and distracts the reindeer, which may cause an accident,” the department said on its website.
Sandy Spring Volunteer Fire Department
In the Sandy Spring area, Santa will join the local volunteer fire department on rides from 5 to 9 p.m. through neighborhoods from Tuesday until Dec. 22.
Check out this link to see which neighborhoods Santa will visit or monitor the Santa Tracker at this link.
On Dec. 29, the department is expected to hold a Hanukkah Fire Truck Parade. More information will be provided later this month, the department said on its website.
