Santa Runs: When Santa Will Visit Vienna Neighborhoods In 2021

VIENNA, VA — Even with measures like elves in masks and social distancing, there's no stopping Santa from paying a visit to the Town of Vienna. The Vienna Volunteer Fire Department has announced the schedule for the 2021 Santa Runs.

The jolly man in red will pass through different areas of Vienna atop the 1946 Maxim fire engine. It's a special occasion for the volunteer fire department, as the fire engine has been in service for 75 years. A new ornament commemorating the Maxim fire engine and Santa Runs is now available for sale.

Like past years, Santa will be joined by his elves from the volunteer fire department. But due to COVID-19, candy canes won't be handed out. Elves will wear masks, and social distancing will be followed. Observers are welcome to come out and greet Santa and his helpers while maintaining social distancing.

Below is the schedule for 2021 Santa Runs and maps of areas. The schedule is subject to change due to weather or mechanical issues. Updates will be share at vvfd.org/santa and Twitter at @VVFDSanta.

• Saturday, Dec. 11, 1 p.m. - SW2 Vienna
• Saturday, Dec. 11, 5 p.m. - NE1 Vienna
• Tuesday, Dec. 14, 5:30 p.m. - NE2 Vienna
• Wednesday, Dec. 15, 5:30 p.m. - NW1 Vienna
• Thursday, Dec. 16, 5:30 p.m. - SW1 Vienna
• Friday, Dec. 17, 5:30 p.m. - SE Vienna
• Saturday, Dec. 18, 1 p.m. - NW2 Vienna

See a full map of the areas Santa Runs cover.

Santa will also be at the Vienna Volunteer Fire Department on Saturday, Dec. 11 from 8 a.m. to noon for Donuts with Santa. Preorder donuts for pickup in the parking lot at 400 Center Street South. Santa will be available for socially-distant visits, and the 1946 Maxim fire engine will be on display.

For other chances to meet Santa this season, visit the Freeman Store on Sunday, Dec. 5 or 12 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Santa will take visitors next to the decorated tree in the Freeman Store's parlor room. Admission is free, and masks are required for everyone 2 and older. The Freeman Store is located at 131 Church Street NE.