Santa Visiting Berkeley Neighborhoods By Fire Truck

BERKELEY, NJ — If you hear sirens from fire engines, it may not be an emergency: Santa Claus is making a pre-Christmas visit to Berkeley, and he started his rounds on Sunday.

The Bayville Volunteer Fire Department is escorting the Jolly Ol' Elf and the visits will take place nightly, subject to weather and emergencies.

A few reminders:

The vehicles with Santa on them cannot stop at any homes however, he will have helpers who will be able to see as many people as possible and hand out candy canes.

Please keep in mind the sirens are loud; you may hear them nearby but they may not make it to every home. Every attempt will be made to pass down every highlighted street on each day’s map.

"We’d like to thank you in advance for your patience and support as we try to make our way through this great town of ours to see everyone!" the fire department said.

On Sunday, Crew 1 was starting at the Beachwood/Pine Beach border on Gladney Avenue, working down Route 9 to JFK Boulevard, then continuing into streets off Sylvan Lakes/ Pelican Drive and the area of Bayville Park near Chain, Korman and Fredrick.

Crew 2 was starting at the Lacey border on Western Boulevard, working toward Northern Boulevard. Sweeping streets between Northern, Central Blvd and Veterans Boulevard, moving east toward Wheaton Avenue.

You can check their Facebook page here for updates and a full list of the planned escort areas with dates and times is below.

Santa Claus photo via Shutterstock