They will visit local children from 1-3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday while abiding by COVID-19 health guidelines: remaining socially distant while riding in a fire truck ladder bucket, according to the city.
“We wanted to give kids the opportunity to see Santa and Mrs. Claus, as safely as possible,” said Paul Lolli, Middletown fire chief. “Knowing that the annual parade couldn’t take place this year, we thought this was a good alternative for us to bring Santa to the kids.”
Families are encouraged to stay in their yards and driveways while the visits take place.
Santa and Mrs. Claus on Saturday will begin at Flemming Park and continue south, ending near Damon Park. Then on Sunday, the route will begin at Renaissance Boulevard and continue west, ending near Goldman Park.
Visits will continue Dec. 5-6 and Dec. 12 in additional neighborhoods. Those routes will be announced later.
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