Santa’s ride of choice is usually a sleigh, but in Diggers Rest, his choice of transport is a fire truck.
Diggers Rest CFA is continuing its 30-year tradition of the Santa run, to bring holiday joy to families this Christmas.
Diggers Rest Fire Brigade Lieutenant Hayden Downie said it’s all about giving families a fun experience.
He said it is interesting that the kids who saw them do Santa Run 30 years ago probably have kids now who will enjoy this year’s Santa Run.
“It’s such a good feeling,” he said.
“We’re big on family and the community, and it’s just great to see it.
“We’ve had the tradition continue on for so long, and the community loves it and we love it.”
With the Diggers Rest community getting bigger, Santa will visit the different parks all over town instead of driving around all the streets this year.
“Santa will just hang around in the trucks and all the kids and families can see us,” Mr Downie said.
“The kids love to come and have a look at the truck, and jump in and play around with it.”
“Santa hand out lots of lollies too.”
Diggers Rest Santa Run will happen on Sunday, December 22.
Details on the event will be posted on the Diggers Rest Fire Brigade’s Facebook page closer to the day.
