Motorcycle-Riding Santa Claus Brings Holiday Fun to Local Schools

Santa Claus rode through the streets of Fairfax County on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle Tuesday, followed by a motorcade of his helpers in law enforcement. 

This is the 25th year local law enforcement agencies have participated in Santa's Ride for Children. The officers collected presents and donations at police stations and other areas around the county which they dropped off to children at INOVA Fairfax Hospital Child Life Center and Georgetown Hospital Lombardi Cancer Center. The toys will also go to the Ronald McDonald House and Reston F.I.S.H.

As a "thank you" to children in some FCPS schools who collect toys, the officers, many of whom were riding motorcycles, escorted Santa to each location on his list. The route included Crossfield, Union Mill, and Forrestville elementary schools. Santa also stopped by the Vienna Police Department and the Fairfax County Government Center.  

Fairfax County Police Department and auxiliary police, the Falls Church Sheriff's Office, the Vienna Police Department, City of Fairfax Police, and Virginia State Police. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Frosty the Snowman, Mrs. Claus and others joined Santa on his ride this year.