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Santa’s Christmas Eve Ride 2025

December 24, 2025 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Dec 24 2025 @ 6:00pm 8:00pm

Glen Burnie

Glen Burnie’s most cherished holiday tradition is back! Since 1937, families have gathered along their streets on Christmas Eve to watch Santa cruise through the neighborhood on his magical sleigh. Led by fire trucks, ambulances, bright lights, and festive music, Santa’s Christmas Eve Ride brings pure hometown joy to Glen Burnie, and it’s happening again this Wednesday, December 24th at 6:00 p.m.

Bundle up, step outside, and give Santa a wave as he calls out his classic “Ho Ho Ho!” and helps kids drift off to sleep filled with Christmas excitement.

Glen Burnie AI generated image of Santa's Christmas Eve Sleigh Ride

Santa’s Christmas Eve Ride Returns!

Hosted by the Glen Burnie Improvement Association (GBIA)

  • Start Time: 6:00 p.m.
  • Date: Wednesday, December 24
  • Length: About 2 hours
  • Viewing: Santa will ride slowly but will not stop, so please enjoy the magic from your home, porch, or yard.
  • Updates: Live tracking and route updates will be posted here starting around 6:00 p.m.
Santa's Mailbox Glen Burnie Improvement Association

A special thank-you to the Nevin Family, the Glen Burnie Volunteer Fire Department, and Pat Kelly for keeping this Glen Burnie tradition alive for generations.

A Friendly Holiday Reminder

Santa does his best to stay on time, but with sleigh bells ringing, lights flashing, and happy elves helping along the way, he may run a few minutes behind. Thank you for your patience and hometown Christmas spirit!

Santa’s Route & Approximate Times

(All times are approximate)

  • 6:00 PM – New Jersey / Harford
  • 6:04 PM – Delaware / Carroll
  • 6:07 PM – Carroll / Glen
  • 6:08 PM – Carroll / New Jersey
  • 6:11 PM – New Jersey / Kent
  • 6:13 PM – Georgia / Ritchie
  • 6:17 PM – Virginia / Crain
  • 6:19 PM – New Jersey / Crain
  • 6:20 PM – New Jersey / Maple
  • 6:22 PM – Greenway NW / Linden
  • 6:24 PM – Greenway NW / Oak Ln
  • 6:26 PM – Linden Ln NW / Central
  • 6:27 PM – Brownshade / Central
  • 6:30 PM – Central / A St
  • 6:33 PM – 1st Ave Cul De Sac
  • 6:35 PM – 2nd Ave / Glenview
  • 6:38 PM – Glenview / 3rd Ave
  • 6:40 PM – 3rd Ave / D St
  • 6:41 PM – D St / 2nd Ave
  • 6:43 PM – A St / 3rd Ave
  • 6:46 PM – D St / 4th Ave
  • 6:49 PM – A St / 5th Ave
  • 6:51 PM – 5th / Stewart
  • 6:52 PM – Baltimore / Newfield
  • 6:54 PM – Meadow Brook / Newfield
  • 6:56 PM – Holly / Stewart
  • 6:57 PM – Stewart / Elizabeth
  • 6:59 PM – Wilson / Theresa
  • 7:01 PM – Wilson / Crain
  • 7:04 PM – N St SE / 2nd Ave
  • 7:05 PM – Padfield / 3rd Ave
  • 7:07 PM – 3rd Ave / Griffith
  • 7:10 PM – Padfield / 5th Ave
  • 7:11 PM – Delmar / 4th Ave
  • 7:12 PM – N St SE / 5th Ave
  • 7:13 PM – 7th Ave / Delmar
  • 7:14 PM – Delmar / Main
  • 7:15 PM – 9th Ave / Griffith
  • 7:17 PM – Hamlen / 5th Ave
  • 7:19 PM – Wimmer / 8th Ave
  • 7:21 PM – 5th Ave / Munroe
  • 7:24 PM – 5th Ave / Oakwood
  • 7:26 PM – Pine Ter / Oakwood
  • 7:27 PM – Range / Oakwood
  • 7:28 PM – Range / Greenway
  • 7:34 PM – Marie / Andrews
  • 7:36 PM – Langley / Furnace Branch
  • 7:40 PM – Marie / End of Route

Glen Burnie Improvement Association

410-766-6760

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Glen Burnie, Maryland

Glen Burnie, Maryland 21060 United States + Google Map