Beverly, New Jersey — December 20 — As part of a festive neighbourhood custom, members of Hope Hose Co 2, which has its headquarters at 408 Broad Street in Beverly, accompanied Santa Claus through Beverly and Edgewater Park. Santa was accompanied by firefighters and equipment throughout local routes, enabling locals to congregate and participate in the event in a safe manner.

As Santa passed through both towns, families lined the streets with kids, adults, and even pets to see him. Fire departments frequently engage in outreach initiatives like these holiday escorts, which support the maintenance of solid relationships with locals outside of emergency situations.