Seasonal & Holidays
Santa Rides Motorcycle Through Montgomery County On Dec. 11
See Santa Claus ride through Montgomery County on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle during the police department's annual Santa Ride.
BETHESDA, MD — Hoping to catch a glimpse of Santa Claus and his band of elves this holiday season? You're in luck.
On Wednesday, St. Nick will be trading in his sleigh for a Harley-Davidson motorcycle to participate in the Montgomery County Police Department's annual Santa Ride.
Starting at 10 a.m., Santa will travel through the county with gifts from local businesses and organizations to give to families at The Children's Inn at NIH.
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The Children's Inn at NIH, located in Bethesda, is a family-centered residence for pediatric patients at the National Institutes of Health. The private nonprofit's facility is designed to allow children and their families to stay together while participating in clinical research studies at the NIH. Families do not pay to stay at The Children's Inn. Rather, the organization relies on private contributions to sustain its operations.
The Montgomery County Police Department hosts the annual Santa Ride to benefit The Children's Inn.
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Residents are invited to visit Santa at any of the predetermined locations along his route.
Here's when and where to see him:
| Destination | Address | Time |
| 5th District Station (starting location) | 20000 Aircraft Drive, Germantown | Leaving at 10 a.m. |
| Upcounty Regional Services Center | 12900 Middlebrook Rd., Germantown | Arriving at 10:05 a.m. |
| Public Safety Headquarters | 100 Edison Park Drive, Gaithersburg | Arriving at 10:45 a.m. |
| RIO Washingtonian Center (Target) | 25 Grand Corner Ave., Gaithersburg | Arriving at 11:15 a.m. |
| Fair Hill Plaza – Olney Town Center (near fountain) | 18169 Town Center Drive, Olney | 2:30 p.m. |
| Ellsworth Drive near Starbucks | 915 Ellsworth Drive, Silver Spring | Arriving at 3:10 p.m. |
| Pike & Rose | 11580 Old Georgetown Rd., Bethesda | Arriving at 3:50 p.m. |
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