Santa Claus came to town in Fair Haven on Friday night. He left his reindeer at home to play their holiday games so he could get a ride in the firetruck.

Hey, even Santa has his own Christmas wish. And every year, it’s to get a ride in that Fair Haven firetruck. The Fair Haven Fire Department was happy to provide the escort and the kids got the glitz of those sirens and lights ushering in ol’ Saint Nick to get the party started at Memorial Park.

The tree lighting and Santa festivities ensued, as they do each year, in the park and throughout town on the Holiday Stroll.

Take a look, courtesy of the Fair Haven Fire Department, for a glimpse into the magical night with Santa and friends … (Click on one photo to enlarge and scroll.)

And from the Fair Haven Business Association …

• In Memoriam: Longtime Fair Havenite Corrine Bonomi, 87
• Retro RFH Baseball Dugout Doings
• Retro Rumson Dog Daze of Spring
• In Memoriam: Red Bank Resident, RBC Grad, Bud McConnell, 86
• Retro RFH Tower Player Play Date