Santa Claus is joining the Caroline Springs CFA (Country Fire Authority) for its annual ‘Santa run’ this month.
On Christmas Eve from 2pm, Father Christmas will ditch the sleigh for a fire truck and roam the streets with local CFA volunteers.
Caroline Springs CFA first lieutenant and community safety officer Ryan Baker, who’s been involved in previous Santa runs, said the statewide event gets everyone excited.
“It’s a great afternoon, it’s a great day out for us, for the community, for the kids,” Mr Baker said.
Families can interact and get photos with Santa and CFA volunteers, and collect lollies offered by the team.
“There’s the usual excitement, yelling, screaming, all of that. It gets everyone going — mums, dads, the lot,” Mr Baker said.
“Occasionally we mix it up…Last year, we managed to take the grinch along. That was quite interesting to say the least.”
Mr Baker said the Santa run is also great for locals to get to know their neighbours better.
“It brings everyone out onto the streets too. It’s an opportunity for everyone to engage as one,” he said.
“Celebrate with your wider community. Get to know each other and break the ice.”
On social media, the brigade said the Santa run is one of its favourite days of the year.
“We can’t wait to share the Christmas spirit with our community once again,” the brigade wrote.
The Santa run routes will be confirmed by the brigade at a date closer to the event.
Details: facebook.com/CSFireBrigade
