Santa Claus To Tour Fredericksburg With Police Escort This Week

FREDERICKSBURG, VA — Santa Claus will be touring Fredericksburg on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday this week, with an escort from local law enforcement.

Each night, Santa will visit a handful of stops around the city for about 10 minutes. The tours will occur twice each night: once beginning at 5 p.m. and again at 8 p.m.

Here is the full schedule for Santa's tour of Fredericksburg, according to the police department:

• Tuesday, Dec. 13
  • Cowan Blvd. Corridor
  • Fall Hill Ave. Corridor
  • Normandy Village
    • Quick Stops at:
    • Haymarket St.
    • Haven Ter.
• Wednesday, Dec. 14
  • Rt. 3 Corridor
  • Idlewild Subdivision
  • Rt. 1 Corridor south of Cowan Blvd.
  • Hudgins Farms Circle
  • Greenbrier
    • Quick Stops at:
    • Idlewild Clubhouse
    • Hillcrest United Methodist Church
    • Greenbrier Clubhouse
• Thursday, Dec. 15
  • Lafayette Blvd Corridor
  • Mayfield Subdivision
  • Downtown District
  • College Heights
    • Quick Stops at:
    • Thurman Brisben Center
    • Hurkamp Park

The Fredericksburg Police Department urges residents to arrive early to save their spot. Authorities also want residents to make sure that they are staying out of the roadway, wearing bright clothing, and considering holding a flashlight or a glow stick.

"Like any public event, pay attention to your surroundings and report any suspicious activity to the police," the police department said. "If you see something suspicious, say something."

More information about the Santa rides, including a detailed map, is available online.