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SANTA MONICA—The city of Santa Monica is celebrating the return of Santa Claus to celebrate the 31st Annual Candy Cane Drive on Monday, December 9.

Police officers with the Santa Monica Police Department and firefighters with the Santa Monica Fire Department will lead the way.

Santa and his public safety helpers will be distributing good cheer and thousands of candy canes as part of this year’s 31st Annual “Candy Cane Drive.”

Everyone is invited to join in the festivities sponsored by the Santa Monica Police Officers Association and Santa Monica Firefighters, Local 1109.

To ensure everyone has the opportunity to visit with Santa, this year’s scheduled stops include one per police beat.

-10:00 – 10:45 a.m. Douglas Park – 2400 California Ave (Beat 4)

-11:00-11:30 a.m. Christine Reed Park California Ave & 7th Street (Beat 1)

-1:30 – 2:15 p.m. Virginia Avenue Park – 2200 Virginia Ave (Beat 3)

-2:30 – 3:15 p.m. Clover Park – Ocean Park & 25th St (Beat 2)

Children in Santa Monica should look and listen for the lights and sirens of the public safety vehicles, while parents are encouraged to bring their cameras.

By Trevor

SANTA MONICA—The city of Santa Monica announced on Tuesday, November 28 that Santa Claus is coming to town with police officers & firefighters participating. Santa and his public safety helpers will be distributing cheer and thousands of candy canes as part of the 2023, 31st Annual “Candy Cane Drive.”

The city of Santa Monica noted on its website that everyone can participate in festivities sponsored by the Santa Monica Police Officers Association and Santa Monica Firefighters, Local 1109.

This year’s scheduled stops include one per police beat and begins on Saturday, December 2 at the following locations:

-10:00 – 10:45 am Douglas Park – 2400 California Ave (Beat 4)
-11:00-11:30 am Christine Reed Park California Ave & 7th Street (Beat 1)
-1:30 – 2:15 pm Virginia Avenue Park – 2200 Virginia Ave (Beat 3)
-2:30 – 3:15 pm Clover Park – Ocean Park & 25th St (Beat 2)

Children in the city are encouraged to look and listen for the lights and sirens of the public safety vehicles, while parents are asked to bring their cameras.

To learn more details about the event review the following flyer.

By Trevor