Croton Falls Fire Department readies for Candy Cane Run on Dec. 20

NORTH SALEM, N.Y. - Get ready for a day of festive cheer and community spirit — the Croton Falls Fire Department is set for Saturday, Dec. 20!

The beloved holiday tradition brings Santa Claus and his helpers (with plenty of candy canes) to neighborhoods throughout the area, delivering smiles and seasonal joy to residents of all ages. c

Hosted by the Croton Falls Fire Department, the Candy Cane Run begins at 10 a.m. and continues through the afternoon as fire apparatus and volunteers make scheduled stops across the community. Organizers encourage families to come out and wave to Santa, collect sweet treats, and spread holiday goodwill.

2025 CANDY CANE RUN SCHEDULE

10:00 – 10:25 AM
• North Salem Ambulance Corps
• Daniel Road
• Sunset Drive
• Ridgeway Avenue
• Alice Road
• Westview Avenue
• Westview Cross Road
• Park Lane
• Oak Ridge Road
(Crosby Road residents should wait on Daniel Road in front of North Salem Volunteer Ambulance Corps)

10:30 – 10:40 AM
• Valeria Circle
• Morris Road
(Residents on Jessitar Road/Valeria Circle should wait at Valeria Circle & Stephens Road)

10:45 – 11:05 AM
• Whip Mill Lane
• Trotter Drive
• Livery Lane
• Cider Mill Lane
• Horse Shoe Lane

11:05 – 11:20 AM
• Sugar Hill Road
• Chestnut Drive
• Pine Grove Drive

11:25 – 11:30 AM
• Spur Street
• Main Street
• First Street
(Meet at Purdy’s Post Office)

11:30 – 11:35 AM
• Bogtown Road (between Mills Road & Fox Den)

11:35 – 11:40 AM
• Fox Den Lane
• Deer Run Court
(Meet at Fox Den & Bogtown Road)

11:40 – 11:45 AM
• Yerkes Road
• Nash Road
• David Drive
(Harthorne Court residents should meet at Nash & David Drive)

12:40 – 12:55 PM
• Keeler Lane
• Hilltop Drive
• Raymond Road
• Hunt Lane

1:00 – 1:10 PM
• Vails Grove Pavilion

1:10 – 1:15 PM
• Pietsch’s Gardens Pavilion

1:20 – 1:25 PM
• Bonnieview Street
• Lake Street

1:25 – 2:00 PM
• Lakeside Drive
• Blackberry Hill Road
• Rodeo Drive

2:05 – 2:10 PM
• Bridleside Lane

2:15 – 2:25 PM
• Delancey Road
• Lakeview Road
• Elizabeth Drive
• Spring Hill Road

2:35 – 2:40 PM
• Sun Valley Heights Road
• Sun Valley Drive

2:40 – 2:50 PM
• Owens Road
• Warner Drive
• Avery Lane
• Lee Road
• Maple Avenue

2:50 – 2:55 PM
• Village of Croton Falls

3:00 – 3:15 PM
• Stoneleigh Avenue
• Daisy Lane
• Cameo Court
• Ruby Lane
• Meola Drive
• Farm Lake Court
(Hemlock Terrace residents should meet at Stoneleigh & Daisy)

Schedule subject to change due to weather or emergency calls.

Residents not on the route or unable to be present at their scheduled time are welcome to meet Santa at the North Salem Ambulance Corps or in the Village of Croton Falls during the Run.