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Annual Santa Runs Scheduled by Local Fire Companies

Annual Santa Runs Scheduled by 20+ Local Fire Companies

POTTSTOWN PA – It’s that holiday time of year, during which sirens wail, firefighters climb aboard shiny trucks, and young children look out the windows of their homes in anticipation. All are the hallmarks of local fire companies beginning their weekend “Santa Runs.”

Unfamiliar with the decades-old tradition?

Many fire companies and their members tour through their coverage areas annually during December, usually on a Saturday or Sunday. Their special guest is Santa Claus, sometimes joined by Mrs. Claus, riding atop a fire engine. As they drive through the territory, Santa waves at and greets those patiently awaiting his arrival.

Sometimes candy is offered as a treat for young ones but the biggest gift, according to ardent Santa believers, is his presence. Parents say a visit by the white-bearded man in the bright red suit means a lot to their children. They regularly express thanks to volunteers, who forsake time with their own families to ensure the runs are successful.

Annual Santa Runs Scheduled by Local Fire Companies
Santa’s arrival by fire truck particularly impresses children and their families

Local Fire Companies’ Santa Runs

What follows is a list of fire companies within the TriCounty Area (western Montgomery, eastern Berks, and northern Chester PA counties) that have scheduled Santa Runs in 2024.

They are listed alphabetically by company name, bold-faced location, and the date and start time of their voyages. When possible, list entries are linked to more information available online.

Be aware that some fire companies have set alternate rain dates in advance, in case of bad weather. Rain dates, if available, do not appear in this list.

Dec. 21 (Saturday) runs
Dec. 22 (Sunday) runs
Information Unavailable

No information is available, so far, on any Santa runs for Amity Fire Company, Douglassville PA; Birdsboro-Union Fire Department, Birdsboro PA; Earl Township Fire Company, Boyertown PA; Hereford Fire Company, Hereford PA; Monarch Fire Company, Monocacy PA; Oley Fire Company, Oley PA; Royersford Fire Department, Royersford PA; and Trappe Fire Company, Trappe PA. Got information on them? Send it by e-mail to travelswiththepost@gmail.com.

Events Already Held
Saturday (Dec. 14) runs
Sunday (Dec. 15) runs

Santa-related activities also have already occurred at Skippack Fire Company, Skippack PA, which hosted Santa visits Dec. 6 and 7 (Friday and Saturday) at its station; Black Rock Volunteer Fire Company, Mont Clare PA, which held its Santa Run on Dec. 8 (Sunday); and Ridge Fire Company, Spring City PA, which held its annual Kids Christmas Party, conducted by the Parkerford Women’s Club, also on Sunday.

Photos of earlier Santa Runs by Ringing Hill (top)
and Sanatoga (center) fire companies by Travels With The Post