PHOTOS – Fleetwood Santa Parade delivers holiday cheer

Santa arrived in Fleetwood Borough riding on top of a Fleetwood Volunteer Fire Company fire truck during the annual Tri Valley YMCA Santa Parade on Saturday, Dec. 10.

“We were honored to have the official Santa on our rig!” the fire company posted on its Facebook page, along with photos from the event.

The annual parade featured local fire companies, businesses and groups.

Santa joins the Fleetwood Volunteer Fire Company for a photo prior to the start of the Tri Valley YMCA Santa Parade on Dec. 10. (Submitted photo - Chris Young) — Santa joins the Fleetwood Volunteer Fire Company for a photo prior to the start of the Tri Valley YMCA Santa Parade on Dec. 10. (Submitted photo – Chris Young)

The previous night, the fire company escorted Santa to Fleetwood Park for the tree lighting event hosted by the Fleetwood Borough Recreation Board. The crowd gathered around the Christmas tree and sang carols. The event also included free hot choc and cookies, crafts by Fleetwood Area Public Library, and story time by Mrs. Claus.

Mrs. Claus story time during the tree lighting event at Fleetwood Park on Dec. 9. (Submitted photo - Chris Young) — Mrs. Claus story time during the tree lighting event at Fleetwood Park on Dec. 9. (Submitted photo – Chris Young)

Singing carols around the tree during the tree lighting event at Fleetwood Park on Dec. 9. (Submitted photo - Chris Young) — Singing carols around the tree during the tree lighting event at Fleetwood Park on Dec. 9. (Submitted photo – Chris Young)

“Many thanks to Fleetwood Borough public works department, Fleetwood Area Public Library, Fleetwood Area High School Band, Fleetwood Boy Scouts, and the Fleetwood Fire Company for helping with this event,” the Fleetwood Rec Board posted on its Facebook page.

“Thank you all for an annual Fleetwood tradition that continues! It was great!” posted Fleetwood Mayor Tammy Gore.