The annual Waterloo Santa Float travels the streets of town Dec. 14-23, spreading holiday cheer and handing out treats to children.

The float leaves at 5 p.m. each evening and will be led by a City of Waterloo vehicle with red and green flashing lights, so you know Santa is close by. 

A Santa Tracker is also available online for realtime location of the float by visiting waterloo.il.us/our-community/santa-float.

Each night, there will be three golden tickets hidden amongst the treats. If you are lucky enough to find one, bring it to City Hall at 9 a.m. Dec. 24 to receive a prize from Santa. Only children ages 13 and under are eligible to win prizes.

Santa Float schedule

Dec. 14 and 19

Northwinds, Rose Meadows, Sterritt Run, Dannehold Farms, Lou-Del, Villas at Bradford, Marney’s Clearing, Bradford Estates, Remlok, Country Club Hills,  Remington Ridge, Stoney Creek 

Dec. 15 and 20 

Area between Route 3 (east) and Market Street (west), Park/Hoener (north): Pautler Heights, Gibault area, VFW area, Downtown, Kolmer Farm Estates, Meadowbrook Heights, Shady Springs, Natalie Estates

Dec. 16 and 21

Area East of Market Street and South of Hamacher, North of Hecker Highway: Sandalwood, Greenfield Manor, Hardy Acres, Morrison Avenue, East Ridge, Quail Ridge, The Ridge, Parkwood, Country Lakes, Hidden Glen, Cypress Place 

Dec. 17 and 22

Lakeview Estates, Westview Acres, Silvercreek   Crossing, West Lake Estates, Sunset Acres,  The Meadows, Creekside Estates, Robrika’s Run 

Dec. 18 and 23

Area East of Route 3 and South of Park/Hoener: Leland Terrace, Spring View Acres, Historic Estates,   Bellefontaine Heights and Oak Valley, Stonefield,   Vandebrook, Southview Villas