Santa's Tours Through Newport Begin Tuesday

Santa is coming to Newport, and he’ll be around all month long, escorted by the Newport Police and Fire Departments through the streets of the city.

Each night, Santa will be riding a different route.

Here’s the schedule:

Tuesday, December 8th

The North end of the City West of Broadway: Santa will travel from Touro St. to One Mile Corner, from Broadway to JT Connell Highway & Farewell St. These neighborhoods include Dr. Marcus Wheatland Blvd, Van Zandt Ave, Bedlow Ave. and Newport Heights

Thursday, December 10th

The North end of the City East of Broadway& Spring St.: Santa will travel from Memorial Blvd North to the Middletown line. These neighborhoods include Kay Street, Vernon Ave, Bliss Rd & Eustis Ave.

Tuesday, December 15th

The South end of the City West of Spring St. to Fort Adams and Touro St. to Harrison Ave.: These neighborhoods include Spring St. to Thames St. and the historic 5th Ward.

Thursday, December 17th

The Southeast end of the City & the Point section: He will travel East of Spring St. to Bellevue Ave. and Annanadale Rd and from Memorial Blvd to Ocean Ave. Also, Santa will be visiting the Point section, Bayside Village & Rolling Green neighborhoods.

Parents are asked to make sure that your children are accompanied and that they greet him from the sidewalk and do not enter the roadway.

“Santa can’t wait to see you all, but does not want any of the City’s children to get hurt. Keep your eyes and ears open for Santa’s approach on the dates listed for your area,” the city said in a news release.

The visits are weather dependent. Last-minute cancellations will be posted on the fire department’s Facebook page.