๐ฆ๐๐ก๐ง๐ ๐ฅ๐ข๐๐๐ฆ ๐ง๐๐ฅ๐ข๐จ๐๐ ๐ฆ๐๐ก๐ง๐ ๐ ๐ข๐ก๐๐๐: Firefighters and Police Lead Candy Cane Drive Convoy
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Santa Claus traded his sleigh for a firetruck on Saturday as Santa Monica marked its 33rd annual Candy Cane Drive, a rolling holiday celebration led by first responders and welcomed by families across the city. The longstanding tradition, organized by the Santa Monica Firefightersโ & Police Officersโ Association, brought Santa on an early holiday tour with firefighters, police officers, and Santa Monica Mayor Lana Negrete riding alongside.
Throughout the morning, the convoy visited Douglas Park, Reed Park, Virginia Avenue Park, and Clover Park, where families gathered to greet Santa and receive candy canes. Lights, sirens, and holiday music accompanied each stop, creating a cheerful atmosphere that drew residents of all ages.
Now more than three decades old, the Candy Cane Drive remains one of Santa Monicaโs most recognizable holiday traditions, offering a moment of connection between first responders and the community. The event highlights the spirit of generosity that defines the season while underscoring the vital public-safety roles these agencies perform year-round.
The continued commitment of the Santa Monica Firefightersโ & Police Officersโ Association to hosting the drive reflects their broader dedication to community engagement. For many families, the Candy Cane Drive marks the unofficial start of the holiday seasonโa joyful reminder of the bonds that bring the city together.
#SantaMonica #CandyCaneDrive #FirstResponders #HolidayTradition #SantaClaus #CommunityEvent
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๐ฆ๐๐ก๐ง๐ ๐ฅ๐ข๐๐๐ฆ ๐ง๐๐ฅ๐ข๐จ๐๐ ๐ฆ๐๐ก๐ง๐ ๐ ๐ข๐ก๐๐๐: Firefighters and Police Lead Candy Cane Drive Convoy
Santa Monica Closeup
208,085 views
Santa Claus traded his sleigh for a firetruck on Saturday as Santa Monica marked its 33rd annual Candy Cane Drive, a rolling holiday celebration led by first responders and welcomed by families across the city. The longstanding tradition, organized by the Santa Monica Firefightersโ & Police Officersโ Association, brought Santa on an early holiday tour with firefighters, police officers, and Santa Monica Mayor Lana Negrete riding alongside.
Throughout the morning, the convoy visited Douglas Park, Reed Park, Virginia Avenue Park, and Clover Park, where families gathered to greet Santa and receive candy canes. Lights, sirens, and holiday music accompanied each stop, creating a cheerful atmosphere that drew residents of all ages.
Now more than three decades old, the Candy Cane Drive remains one of Santa Monicaโs most recognizable holiday traditions, offering a moment of connection between first responders and the community. The event highlights the spirit of generosity that defines the season while underscoring the vital public-safety roles these agencies perform year-round.
The continued commitment of the Santa Monica Firefightersโ & Police Officersโ Association to hosting the drive reflects their broader dedication to community engagement. For many families, the Candy Cane Drive marks the unofficial start of the holiday seasonโa joyful reminder of the bonds that bring the city together.
#SantaMonica #CandyCaneDrive #FirstResponders #HolidayTradition #SantaClaus #CommunityEvent
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This video is protected by copyright and provided for personal viewing only. Any copying, downloading, re-uploading, reproduction, distribution, sampling, or other use, including commercial or editorial use, without prior written authorization from Santa Monica Closeup is strictly prohibited and may result in legal action.
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Fabian Lewkowicz is an award-winning photojournalist based in Santa Monica and the creator of ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ป๐๐ฎ ๐ ๐ผ๐ป๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฎ ๐๐น๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐๐ฝ. Known for his compelling imagery and neutral reporting, his work captures the pulse of the cityโfrom civic affairs and emergency response to cultural moments and beach life. His photography has been showcased in galleries, museums, and public installations.
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