Friday, January 17, 2025
The Uniondale Fire Department brought holiday cheer to the streets of Uniondale for their third annual Santa Ride. On the afternoon of Dec. 22, firefighters gathered in the parking lot across the street from the Uniondale Public Library to share their Christmas joy three days early.
Santa Claus and the Grinch assisted the department by handing out candy canes to the community members that drove past the lot, stopping to take photos with passing cars. Members of the fire department also gathered in their gear with candy canes of their own to hand out to spread holiday cheer.
At the end of the afternoon, Santa and the Grinch rode out in style, waving goodbye to community members from the back of Engine 754 as the truck drove through the streets back to the fire station.
The fire department hosted a pancake breakfast earlier that same day, inviting Santa and the Grinch to spend the entire day spreading Christmas cheer in Uniondale. Through their annual Santa Ride, the fire department embraced the holiday spirit and reminded Uniondale of their presence in the community.
