Hillsborough Fire Truck Santa Run Canceled Due To Coronavirus

HILLSBOROUGH, NJ — Hillsborough Fire Department's annual Santa run has been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, announced the department Wednesday.

"The risk of turning Santa into a super spreader far outweighs the benefit of this time cherished event. We wish all your families a healthy and Merry Christmas," said Station 37 Fire.

Alternative ways to host the Santa run were discussed but firefighters agreed that canceling the event was for the best.

"The risks and potential for unnecessary exposure to our members, our families and the residents, especially during the holiday season, carried enough weight for us to make the difficult decision of canceling this year's Santa Runs," stated the Hillsborough Fire District in a letter to the community.

Santa is expected to return in 2021 atop the fire trucks.

As of Wednesday, Hillsborough reported 33 new positive coronavirus cases bringing the township's total to 1,185 and a total of 81 deaths.

See below to see Hillsborough's Fire District's full letter:

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