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Santa to ride a fire engine in Arlington and Stanwood

Published 1:30 am Friday, November 28, 2025

By Taylor Scott Richmond

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Arlington’s 2017 Santa Run, above, gathered 10,433 pounds of food and $1,827.41 in donations collected for the Arlington Community Food Bank. In 2024, North County Regional Fire Authority’s Santa Run collected 17,044 pounds of food for local community food banks. Organizers are hoping for more in 2025. Contributed photo

EVERETT — The North County Regional Fire Authority’s annual Santa Run Food Drive will start Dec. 5, a press release said.

Firefighters and friends will escort Santa through Arlington and Stanwood while he rides on a fire engine to collect food and monetary donations for local community food banks. On Monday through Thursday, routes will begin at 5:30 p.m. On Friday through Sunday, routes will start at 5 p.m.

On Dec. 5-13, Santa will visit various Arlington neighborhoods. Dec. 14, Santa will be in Warm Beach, and Dec. 15-16, he will be in Stanwood. For the full list of neighborhoods, visit northcountyfireems.com/community-programs/annual-santa-run.

On each route, designated pit stops will allow neighbors to rally together and make things easier for Santa and his helpers.

In 2024, 17,044 pounds of food were collected. Organizers are hoping for more in 2025.

All food donations should be non-perishable items. The event is put on in partnership with IAFF Local 3438.

Taylor Scott Richmond: 425-339-3046; taylor.richmond@heraldnet.com; X: @BTayOkay

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