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Police Escort Santa to “A Very Village Holiday”

December 6, 2025 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

December 6, 2025 | 2:00 pm 4:00 pm

Santa is on his way to make sure the last 2025 Fill the Cruiser Toy Drive collection on Saturday, December 6 at The Village at Shirlington’s “A Very Village Holiday” event is joyful and merry! Led by Rudolph, and with a little help from elves from the Arlington County Police Department and Arlington County Fire Department, Santa’s sleigh will be slowly cruising throughout Arlington County to spread holiday cheer before arriving at the event.

Check the below recommended viewing areas and Rudolph’s Route map to make sure you catch a glimpse of this extra special escort!

Viewing Areas and Estimated Arrival Times

  1. Lacey Woods Park, 1200 N. George Mason Drive, 2:32 p.m.
  2. Lubber Run Community Center, 300 N. Park Drive, 2:38 p.m.
  3. Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy Street, 2:45 p.m.
  4. Rocky Run Park, 1109 N. Barton Street, 2:52 p.m.
  5. Thomas Jefferson Community Center, 3501 2nd Street S., 2:59 p.m.
  6. Fire Station 1, 500 S. Glebe Road, 3:02 p.m.
  7. Penrose Square, 2400 block of Columbia Pike, 3:06 p.m.
  8. Virginia Highlands Park, 15th Street S. and S. Hayes Street, 3:14 p.m.
  9. John Robinson Jr. Town Square, 2406 Shirlington Road, 3:24 p.m.
  10. “A Very Village Holiday”, 4280 Campbell Avenue, 3:30 p.m.

The escort begins at 2:00 p.m. All estimated arrival times are approximate and may vary slightly due to traffic and safety conditions.

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