Santa's Fire Truck Ride Through Bridgewater, Raritan 2023: See When, Where

BRIDGEWATER, NJ — Santa Claus will once again be making his way through Bridgewater Township and Raritan Borough atop a fire truck for the 2023 holiday season.

Here is where and when you can spot him:

Bradley Gardens

Updated due to rain: On Sunday, Dec. 17, the Bradley Gardens Volunteer Fire Company will escort Santa on top of a fire truck down every street in Bradley Gardens. The run will begin between noon and 1 p.m. and is usually completed by 4 p.m.

Country Hills

Country Hills Volunteer Fire Company will be escorting Santa around their primary response area in Bridgewater and Branchburg Townships. For $50, families in the response area can have Santa Claus come to their home with lights and sirens blaring to deliver gifts to their children. Limited dates are available. Register here and follow instructions:

Branchburg: December 6, 11, 14, 16, 21, 22 & 23.
Bridgewater: December 7, 13, 16, 18, 22 & 23.

Finderne

On Sunday, Dec. 10 starting at 4 p.m. Finderne Fire Department will escort Santa will begin north of Union Avenue traveling from the Somerville border to Chimney Rock Road. He will then make his way back to the Somerville border traveling between Union Avenue and East Main Street. He will finish the night by traveling back to Chimney Rock Road using the streets south of East Main Street.

On Tuesday, Dec. 12 - Starting at 7 p.m., Santa will begin on Thompson Avenue and work toward the Vosseller Avenue area.

On Wednesday, Dec. 13 - Starting at 7 p.m., Santa will begin on Mountain Avenue and work toward the Middlesex/Green Brook border.

Green Knoll

Green Knoll Fire Department is hosting a Cookies With Santa event on Friday, Dec. 22 from 5 to 8 p.m. For more information or to register click here.

On Saturday, Dec. 23, the Green Knoll Fire truck will be escorting Santa around town.

Martinsville

The Martinsville Volunteer Fire Department will host its annual Santa Run on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24 starting at 3:30 p.m.

North Branch

North Branch Volunteer Fire Company is bringing back Operation Santa for 2023 where Santa Claus will be escorted by North Branch firefighters and trucks to response area families' front door steps.

For a $50 donation to the firehouse, Santa will arrive on a fire truck with lights and sirens, drop off a pre-wrapped gift to your home, and spend a few minutes with your children and grandchildren before posing for a few pictures.

To sign up, fill out the registration form here.

Raritan

The Raritan Borough Fire Department will be escorting Santa around the town on Saturday, Dec. 16 beginning at 11 a.m. Listen for the sirens and music as he is escorted throughout the town by local volunteers.

Volunteers, Donations

All of these fire departments serve the Bridgewater Township and Raritan Borough area and are completely volunteer-run. They need your help to continue helping residents. Check with your local fire department to find out how you can volunteer, help, or donate.

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