Santa's Coming to Santa Monica with Police, Firefighters Escort

SANTA MONICA, CA -- Santa Claus is coming to town with Santa Monica's Police officers and firefighters leading the way as he makes his way around town. Santa and his public safety helpers will be distributing good cheer and thousands of candy canes as part of the 24th annual "Candy Cane Drive.”

Everyone is invited to join in the annual Candy Cane Drive. Santa's scheduled stops on Saturday, Dece. 10, 2016 are as follows:

• 10:30-11:00 a.m. - Douglas Park - California Avenue & 25th Street
• 11:15-11:45 a.m. - Christine Reed Park - California Avenue & 7th Street
• 12:00-12:30 p.m. - Third Street Promenade & Wilshire Blvd
• 1:45 - 2:15 p.m. - Virginia Avenue Park - 2200 Virginia Avenue
• 2:30 - 3:00 p.m. - Marine Park - Marine Avenue & 17th Street
• 3:15 - 3:45 p.m. Clover Park - Ocean Park Blvd. & 25th Street

Santa Monica children are encouraged to look and listen for the lights and sirens of the public safety vehicles, while parents are encouraged to be ready to take lots of photos.

For more information, call the Santa Monica Police Department, Community Affairs Unit at (310) 458-8474.

-- News release from Santa Monica PD. Courtesy photo