TRAFFIC ALERT: Police Escort Santa to “A Very Village Holiday”

ARLINGTON, Va. – Santa is on his way to make sure the last 2025 Fill the Cruiser Toy Drive collection on Saturday, December 6 at The Village at Shirlington’s “A Very Village Holiday” event is joyful and merry! Led by Rudolph, and with a little help from elves from the Arlington County Police Department and Arlington County Fire Department, Santa’s sleigh will be slowly cruising throughout Arlington County to spread holiday cheer before arriving at the event.

Check the below recommended viewing areas and Rudolph’s Route map to make sure you catch a glimpse of this extra special escort!

Viewing Areas and Estimated Arrival Times

1. Lacey Woods Park, 1200 N. George Mason Drive, 2:32 p.m.
2. Lubber Run Community Center, 300 N. Park Drive, 2:38 p.m.
3. Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy Street, 2:45 p.m.
4. Rocky Run Park, 1109 N. Barton Street, 2:52 p.m.
5. Thomas Jefferson Community Center, 3501 2^nd Street S., 2:59 p.m.
6. Fire Station 1, 500 S. Glebe Road, 3:02 p.m.
7. Penrose Square, 2400 block of Columbia Pike, 3:06 p.m.
8. Virginia Highlands Park, 15^th Street S. and S. Hayes Street, 3:14 p.m.
9. John Robinson Jr. Town Square, 2406 Shirlington Road, 3:24 p.m.
10. “A Very Village Holiday”, 4280 Campbell Avenue, 3:30 p.m.

The escort begins at 2:00 p.m. All estimated arrival times are approximate and may vary slightly due to traffic and safety conditions.

Rudolph’s Route

View the interactive Rudolph’s Route Map HERE!

Rudolph’s Route Directions

• Begin at 16^th Street N. and N. Edison Street
• North on N. Edison Street
• Left on 19^th Street N.
• Left on N. George Mason Drive
• Pass Lacey Woods Park, continue straight
• Right on N. Park Drive, pass Lubber Run Community Center
• Left on 3^rd Street N.
• Left on Henderson Road
• Cross N. Glebe Road, continue on N. Quincy Street
• Pass Central Library/Quincy Park
• Right on Washington Boulevard
• Left on Clarendon Boulevard
• Right on N. Barton Street
• Pass Rocky Run Park
• Right on N. Pershing Drive, cross Washington Boulevard
• Left on N. Fillmore Street, cross Arlington Boulevard
• Right on 2^nd Street S., pass Thomas Jefferson Community Center
• Left on S. Glebe Road, pass Fire Station 1
• Left on Columbia Pike, pass Penrose Square, cross under Washington Boulevard
• Right on S. Joyce Street, pass Virginia Highlands Park
• Right on S. Hayes Street
• Right on S. Fern Street
• Right on 23^rd Street S.
• Left on S. Arlington Ridge Road
• Right on S. Lang Street
• Right on S. Glebe Road, straight under I-395
• Left on 24^th Road S.
• Right on S. Shirlington Road
• Left on 22^nd Street S.
• Left on S. Kenmore Street, pass John Robinson Jr. Town Square
• Right on S. Shirlington Road
• Right on S. Arlington Mill Drive
• Left on S. Randolph Street
• Arrive at “A Very Village Holiday”

Donate to the Fill the Cruiser Toy Drive at “A Very Village Holiday”

“A Very Village Holiday” at The Village at Shirlington will be held on Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Drop off new, unwrapped toys for children in need ages newborn-17, get your photo taken with Santa and enjoy an evening filled with North Pole magic!

The Arlington County Police Department will conduct the following road closure to accommodate the event:

• Campbell Avenue, from 28^th Street S. to S. Randolph Street, 12:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Motorists should be on the lookout for temporary “No Parking” signs. Illegally parked vehicles may be ticketed or towed. If your vehicle is towed, please use the online portal to find out the status of your vehicle and where it is located. The online portal is updated in real time. If you cannot locate your vehicle or need additional support using the online portal, call the County non-emergency number at 703-558-2222.

Media Contact

Communications Specialist II
Alli Shorb
703-228-4270

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