The Town of Oakland’s beloved Light Up Oakland/Santa Day event will look a bit different this year, and the Town is committed to making the celebration even more special for the community. “Santa’s Lane Drive Through Christmas” will be marked by the same spirit of giving without the physical gathering.

Area families are invited to drive through town from 4-7 p.m. on Dec. 5 to greet Santa and his elves at Town Center Circle from the safety of their cars. Visitors will also leave with a special gift direct from the North Pole, while supplies last.

Families will be also treated to a twinkling spectacle of more than double the lights this year adorning Town Center Circle, Town Hall and the new Healthy West Orange Arts and Heritage Center.

A DJ will play festive music to get participants in the holiday spirit as they slowly parade through Town. Safety precautions will be in place for staff and volunteers, including masks, sanitizer and hand-washing stations.

Visitors must line up in their vehicles at the West Orange Baptist Church at 200 N. Tubb. St., between 4 and 6:30 p.m. to participate in the event. Walk-ups and gatherings at the Town Center will not be allowed.