Santa Claus is coming to town early this year....and Santa Monica's Fire Fighters and Police Officers are leading the way!  Santa and his public safety helpers will be distributing good cheer and thousands of candy canes are part of the thirteenth annual "Candy Cane Drive".  Everyone is invited to join in the Candy Cane Drive.

Santa's scheduled stops are as follows:

Saturday, December 3, 2005:
10:30 - 10:50 a.m.	Douglas Park - 25th Street & California
11:00 - 11:20 a.m.	Christine Reed Park - Lincoln Boulevard & California Avenue
11:30 - 11:50 a.m.	Third Street Promenade & Wilshire Boulevard
1:30 - 1:50 p.m.	Virginia Avenue Park - 2200 Virginia Avenue - Thelma Terry Building
2:00 - 2:20 p.m.	Marine Park - 17th Street & Marine Street
2:30 - 2:50 p.m.	Clover Park - 25th Street & Ocean Park Boulevard - Parking Lot

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.

For more information, call the Santa Monica Police Department, Community Relations Officer at (310) 458-8474.