Livingston County, MI – Families across Livingston County will want to keep an eye — and ear — out tomorrow as Santa Claus travels the county under sheriff escort during the annual Operation Light It Up holiday event.
According to the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office, the event returns Tuesday evening, with deputies escorting Santa throughout the county beginning at 5 p.m. The convoy will depart from the Sheriff’s Office headquarters and continue along a planned route, which officials say will be released shortly before the event.
The festive operation features marked emergency vehicles decorated with holiday lights, sirens, and flashing LEDs as Santa rides along, greeting residents from the roadway. Officials are encouraging families to find safe viewing spots along the route and wave as the procession passes by.
The Sheriff’s Office emphasized that only emergency vehicles are permitted to participate in the convoy. Private vehicles are not allowed to join or follow the escort for safety reasons.
While the event is meant to spread holiday cheer, residents should also expect brief traffic slowdowns in areas along the route as the convoy moves through local roads and neighborhoods. Motorists are advised to remain patient and yield appropriately to emergency vehicles.
Operation Light It Up has become a popular annual tradition in Livingston County, drawing families outdoors to celebrate the season while allowing first responders to connect with the community in a festive setting.
Residents are encouraged to monitor the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office social media pages for route details and real-time updates throughout the evening.
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