Winter Garden Santa Run 2023: Fire Rescue Holiday Schedule

Winter Garden Fire Rescue Department will host its annual Santa Run throughout city neighborhoods in December, bringing holiday cheer to residents. Santa Claus, accompanied by firefighters, police officers and city helpers, will travel on a decorated sleigh, spreading festive music and treats. This community event is free for all residents.

The Santa Run is scheduled for designated evenings from 5:45 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The parade begins Monday, Dec. 7, in Northwest Winter Garden. It continues Tuesday, Dec. 8, in Northeast Winter Garden, followed by South Winter Garden’s CR 545 Corridor (West Side) on Wednesday, Dec. 9.

Later in the week, Santa will visit South Winter Garden’s CR 545 Corridor (East Side) on Thursday, Dec. 10, and the CR 535 / Daniel’s Road Corridor on Friday, Dec. 11. The final scheduled stop is South Winter Garden’s Beulah / Windermere Road Corridor on Saturday, Dec. 12.

An alternate date of Dec. 14 is reserved for weather-related postponements.

Due to community growth, Winter Garden Fire Rescue advises that not all neighborhoods can be accommodated. Residents can check map links, available in late November, for specific routes, estimated arrival times, and viewing locations. For safety, the department requests that residents refrain from parking on the street during their neighborhood’s Santa Run. Street parking may prevent the parade from passing through.