The annual Waterloo German Band Santa Float will be making the rounds through all the neighborhoods in town during the evenings of Dec. 17-24.

The float, complete with Christmas music and gift bags for children, will help make the holidays brighter for Waterloo families.

The float will be led by an escort vehicle, specially fitted with red and green lights and a loudspeaker.

Santa has a gift for everyone, including dogs.

On Dec. 17 and Dec. 21, the float will visit Rose Meadows, Sterritt’s Run, Dannehold Farms, Lou-Del, Stoney Creek, Lakeview Estates, Westview Acres, Silver Creek Crossing, West Lake Estates, Sunset Acres and The Meadows.

On Dec. 18 and Dec. 22, the float will visit Pautler Heights, Gibault Catholic High School area, Northwinds, Garden Place, Waterloo VFW area, downtown, Leland Terrace and Springview Acres.

On Dec. 19 and Dec. 23, the float will visit Market Street East, Sandalwood, Greenfield Manor, Morrison Avenue, Hardy Acres, Bellefontaine Heights, Stonefield, Vandebrook, Oak Valley and Southview Villas.

On Dec. 20 and Dec. 24, the float will visit the Villas at Bradford, Marney’s Clearing, Bradford Estates, Remlock, East Ridge, Quail Ridge, The Ridge, Oak Hill, Legacy Place, Parkwood and Country Lakes.