Firefighters Will Be Escorting Santa Around Long Valley

LONG VALLEY, NJ — Santa Claus is coming to town and will be riding atop a fire truck through different parts of Washington Township to kick off the holiday season, according to officials.

He's making a quick trip from the North Pole to Long Valley before embarking on his extensive Christmas tour around the world.

According to the Long Valley Fire Company, Santa will be visiting local neighborhoods on Saturday, Dec. 17. According to officials, all dates and times are subject to change due to emergency situations and weather conditions.

"Be sure to listen for the sirens as we announce the Big Guy’s arrival," the fire company said.

Here is Santa's current schedule on the fire trucks before returning to the North Pole and his reindeer-drawn sleigh:

• James Trail (11:30 a.m.)
• Markham Drive (11:45 a.m.)
• Rice Lane and Alexandra Lane (12 p.m.)
• Rice Lane and Harvest Lane (12:10 p.m.)
• Fawn Ridge (12:40 p.m.)
• Fawn Ridge North Loop (1:10 p.m.)
• Brooklawn Drive (1:25 p.m.)
• Acorn Drive (1:40 p.m.)
• Squire Hill and Ranney Road (1:50 p.m.)
• Stoney Brook Road and Fieldstone Drive (2:05 p.m.)
• Chancellor Way (2:20 p.m.)
• North Washington (2:50 p.m.)
• South Washington (3:10 p.m.)
• Overlook Drive (3:25 p.m.)
• Mountainview (3:40 p.m.)
• Carl Lane, Valley View Lane, Long Valley Boulevard (4:10 p.m.)
• Highland Avenue (4:40 p.m.)