'Christmas In July': Santa To Visit Smithtown With Firetrucks

SMITHTOWN, NY — As the summer heat continues, the Smithtown Fire Department is inviting community members to celebrate a taste of the holidays with a special Christmas in July event, the department announced.

The event is scheduled for Sunday, July 27.

Santa Claus is slated to make a rare summer appearance at noon that day. The jolly old elf will travel down Main Street on a Smithtown firetruck to bring early holiday cheer to local families.

At 12:30 p.m., Santa will make a scheduled stop at the Uncle Giuseppe’s Shopping Center, at 95 Route 111, Smithtown, where children and families can meet him in person. Santa will be handing out candy canes and leis, taking pictures, and collecting early holiday wishes.

During his visit, Santa will announce the official date of the 46th annual Smithtown Fire Department Christmas Parade, scheduled for December.

In addition, the Smithtown Fire Department Recruitment Team will be present in the Uncle Giuseppe’s parking lot from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to speak with community members interested in becoming a volunteer firefighter or EMT.

This marks the first time the Smithtown Fire Department is hosting a Christmas in July event.

"We get so much support from the Smithtown community in December when we do our annual parade that we thought we would surprise the town with a midyear event to keep the holiday spirit going," said Rick Torre, the department’s public information officer. "We get emails and handwritten letters all year long on how the December Christmas parade is a staple in Smithtown, and people cannot wait for the date for the next one."

The department prides itself on being a family-focused organization with members of all ages and backgrounds.

"This event brings together fun, family, and community engagement — everything the fire
department stands for," Torre said. "We hope to see many familiar faces and new ones, too!"

To learn more about joining the Smithtown Fire Department, people may visit the department's website or scan the QR code available on event flyers and social media.