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Santa Monica Firefighters, Police To Distribute Free Candy Canes This Saturday:

The SMPD/SMFD Candy Cane Drive will take place this Saturday

The 22nd annual Candy Cane Drive returns to Santa Monica this Saturday, Dec. 6.

Santa and his public safety helpers at the Santa Monica Police and Fire Departments will be distributing good cheer and thousands of candy canes as part of the event.

Santa Monica children are encouraged to look and listen for the lights and sirens of the public safety vehicles, while parents are encouraged to bring their cameras.

Santa’s scheduled stops are as follows:

• 10:30-11 am: Douglas Park (California Ave. & 25th St.)

• 11:15-11:45 am: Christine Reed Park (California Ave. & Lincoln Blvd.)

• 12-12:30 pm: Third Street Promenade (at Wilshire Blvd.)

• 1:45- 2:15 pm: Virginia Avenue Park (2200 Virginia Ave.)

• 2:30-3 pm: Marine Park (Marine St. & 17th St.)

• 3:15-3:45 pm: Clover Park (Ocean Park Blvd. & 25th St.)

For more information, call the Santa Monica Police Department, Community Affairs Unit at 310.458.8474.

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