Deer Park Annual Holiday Parade Canceled, Santa To Pay Visit

DEER PARK, NY — While the Deer Park Fire Department canceled the annual holiday parade for the first time in over 30 years, they will still be bringing Santa to town this weekend.

Earlier this month, the department announced that due to the coronavirus pandemic, they chose to cancel the parade out of an abundance of caution.

However, the holidays festivities will still continue with a Santa ride. The event will be held in Deer Park on Saturday started at 10 a.m. The route will begin on Commack Road and Bay Shore Road.

While Santa will not be able to go down every street, as in past years the ride will be rotating streets from the previous years' route.

Guests can check the Deer Park Fire Department Facebook page for updates and route information.