SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR) has announced the return of its beloved Christmas Fire Engine tradition. Once again, the festive engine will cruise through the City streets this holiday season, spreading joy and giving candy canes to all.

Residents can get an up-close look at the Christmas Engine on December 12 and 13 at the City’s Festival of Winter Lights near the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Center. The engine will be available for photos from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. on both days.

Please keep in mind that SLTFR will make every effort to ensure the fire engine runs on schedule, but sometimes adverse weather conditions or major incidents may alter the schedule.

Christmas Engine Route Schedule:

Wednesday, 12/10 – Barton / Tahoe Island

Thursday, 12/11 – Sierra Blvd

Friday, 12/12 – Ski Run Area

Saturday, 12/13 – Al Tahoe area / Pioneer Village

Sunday, 12/14 – Keys Blvd / State Streets

Monday, 12/15 – Glenwood

Tuesday, 12/16 – Keys Blvd/ Venice Dr

Wednesday, 12/17 – Springwood / Bijou Pines

Thursday, 12/18 – South Y / Tata Ln

Friday, 12/19 – Heavenly Valley

Saturday, 12/20 – Stateline/Pioneer Tr

Sunday, 12/21 – Stateline / Hotels

Monday, 12/22 – Gardner Mtn

Tuesday, 12/23 – Main Areas

Wednesday, 12/24 – Lake Tahoe Blvd

For those living in the unincorporated area of the South Shore, Lake Valley Fire will have its Christmas Engine too. For their schedule, visit HERE.