Santa Claus Is Coming To Howell By Fire Truck — Soon!

HOWELL, NJ — It's a busy time of year for Santa Claus — making sure the sleigh is ship-shape, that last-minute Christmas lists are checked, and that Rudolph is ready to fly.

But the Jolly Ol' Elf has made plans to make his annual trek around Howell with the local fire companies, according to a letter the Southard Fire Company received this week.

"Santa will be able to visit the boys and girls via fire truck escort again," the letter said.

The Howell Happenings NJ Facebook page posted the full schedule for the town. It is as follows:

Santa will be riding with Southard Fire Department from Dec. 12 through Friday, Dec. 16, beginning at 7 p.m. each night. Check the department's Facebook page for the route.

He'll be riding with the Squankum Fire Department on Saturday, Dec. 17 beginning at 9 a.m.; with the Adelphia Fire Department on Dec. 17 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and with the Ramtown Fire Department on Dec. 17 beginning at 10 a.m. (He's magic, or did you forget that?) The Squankum department has more information on its Facebook page.

On Sunday, Dec. 18, Santa will be with the Freewood Acres Fire Department beginning at 9 a.m.

Santa also will visit Southard Fire Department for Breakfast with Santa on Dec. 18.

Photo via Southard Fire Department Facebook page