Santa is Coming to Town!
Dec 14, 2020 12:00AM ● By Gridley Fire Department
Children lined the streets waiting to catch a glimpse of Santa as he toured Gridley on top of our own Fire Department's Trucks accompanied by his Cal Fire helper elves! Left to right: Luna Harrington, Zoey Green and Jackson Mata. Photo by Seti Long
The holidays are here! Your Gridley Fire and Police Departments used their contacts at the North Pole, along with a little Christmas magic, to invite Santa to Gridley for a special tour of our town.
He is graciously taking time out of his busy holiday schedule to ride our very own Gridley Fire Engine through the city to bring extra holiday cheer to our community. Santa would like to see everyone and will be traveling through the city over four separate evenings. Santa is going to make every attempt to drive down every street in the city limits and a few roads just outside.
The areas (see map) and times will be posted on Gridleyherald.com and times will be subject to changes because of weather or emergencies. If needed, Santa will do his best to reschedule and those times will be posted on the above website.
Santa understands that the safety of our community is of the upmost importance to us and while he has been successful at keeping the elves social distanced all year long, he has requested that we take the same precautions during his visit. Santa will bypass areas with any large gatherings or where social distancing is not being practiced. A great way to see Santa safely would be to lay some cozy blankets in your driveway, brew up some hot cocoa, wave to your neighbors from a safe distance while waiting for his arrival! It will be no secret when Santa will be there, just listen for the magic!
*Please be aware, sirens will herald Santa’s approach.
Red Zone: Monday December 14th starting at 6:30 pm – Zone parameters: North of Spruce Street to Standish Lane and Heron landing and everything between Fairview Lane and W. Biggs Gridley Rd
Yellow Zone: Tuesday December 15th, starting at 6:00 pm – Zone parameters: South of Spruce Street down to Magnolia St. and everything between the Railroad tracks out to just past Eagle Meadows (Includes Jay Drive, etc.)
Green Zone: Sunday December 20th, starting at 6:00 pm – Zone Parameters: South of Magnolia Street down to Little Ave and West. Liberty, and everything between Randolph Rd and the Railroad tracks.
Blue Zone: Monday December 21st, starting at 6:00 pm - Zone parameters: South of Spruce Street down to W. Liberty Rd and everything between the railroad tracks over to Bonnell Ave. in the East.
