Saturday, December 19th, 2026
Beginning at 3:00 PM
This is the real Santa Ride!! Look for Santa, seated in the fire equipment. It really helps Santa if you keep cars out of cul-de-sacs so the apparatus can get through and turn around. Be sure to select "Going" to be automatically notified when the Facebook LIVE event begins., and you'll be able to track Santa's progress through the Poolesville streets and neighborhoods!
Q. What time will Santa come past my house?
A. Because of delays caused by unplanned calls for service, or obstacles, last minute route changes, it is impossible to know exactly when Santa will be coming down your street. Check the neighborhood sequence below and follow along.
Q. Would Santa like cookies, brownies, and other baked goodies?
A. No, it can be very dangerous, so please do not approach Santa or any of the fire vehicles.
Q. Can Santa stop and come into my house?
A. Santa has many children to visit before returning to the North Pole, he will not be able to make individual visits.
Clear Cul-de-Sacs
Q. Will Santa come down my road that ends in a cul-de-sac?
A. If your house is on a cul-de-sac, please come out to the main road to greet Santa. Santa’s fire-apparatus-sleigh cannot turn around easily in small cul-de-sacs. Cul-de-sacs without cars make it easier for the fire equipment to get in and turn around.
How to Find Us
Santa's ride through Poolesville will be broadcast live on Facebook. Go to facebook.com/umcvfd to follow along.
2025 Neighborhood Route
Each year, we alternate our route so that the same families are not at the beginning or end of the route year after year. This year, we are following our "Odd" year route. Due to unanticipated obstacles, requests for service, or other delays, it is impossible to predict the time Santa will arrive at your neighborhood. We appreciate your patience and understanding!
- Jerusalem Road
- The Reserve & Tama II
- Brightwell Crossing
- Elizabeth’s Delight
- Stoney Springs
- Spurrier/General Custer Way
- Westerly Grove
- Wootton Ave / Hoskinson
- Hunter's Run / Westerly
- Hersperger / Hartz Farm
- Seneca Chase
- Wesmond
- Kohlhoss Road
- Tama I
- Fisher Avenue / Whalen’s Common
- Front Lyndenwood