COMMUNITY PLANNER: Raritan Township Fire Company to Bring Santa at Holiday Lights Celebration; “Santa Runs” Schedule for 12/2025
RARITAN TWP., N.J. (Hunterdon County) — Santa will kick off his tour of the community at the 2nd Annual Holiday Lights Celebration Sunday, Nov. 30 and the Raritan Township Fire Company (“RTFC”) announced this year’s “Santa Runs” schedule, with their first run beginning Sunday, Dec. 7 from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Santa has once again asked the RTFC to assist him in touring the community aboard the fire truck, spreading holiday cheer across seven magical nights!

Image Credit: Raritan Township Fire Company / Facebook
Following Dec. 7, below are the days and times when Santa will tour the Township with the RTFC:
- Friday, Dec. 12 — 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.;
- Saturday, Dec. 13 — 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.;
- Sunday, Dec. 14 — 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.;
- Friday, Dec. 19 — 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.;
- Saturday, Dec. 20 — 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.; and
- Sunday, Dec. 21 — 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
The RTFC also reminds residents that any of the event’s details are subject to change, including:
- The Fire Company is unable to take ANY specific requests;
- The Santa Tracker Link will be posted on the day of each Santa Run;
- The Fire Company is still responsible for responding to emergency calls and Santa may have to depart mid-route if needed;
- Any deviations in dates or times will be announced on their Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/raritantownshipfire;
- If you live on a very short street, dead-end, or cul-de-sac, please meet Santa at the end of the road;
- The Fire Company cannot travel down every street. Use the Santa Tracker to locate Santa in real time;
- Route deviations are possible as conditions require; and
- Want to know when Santa is nearby? Use the Santa Tracker Links posted the night of each run.
For updates about Santa’s whereabouts, follow the RTFC’s Facebook page: @RaritanTownshipFire.
About the Raritan Township Fire Company:
Serving the residents of Raritan Township and the surrounding area since 1958, the RTFC is a 100% volunteer fire company that operates out of three firehouses around the township, as well as one administrative building and one training structure. Their area of coverage spans 38 square miles surrounding the borough of Flemington, including the life and property of more than 25,000 residents. To learn more, visit the Fire Company’s website and the Township’s Emergency Services page.
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Press Contact:
Nick Chow
Communications Specialist
Website Accessibility Coordinator
Office of Administration and Human Resources
(908) 806-6100 ext. 2258