CLACKAMAS FIRE KICKS OFF 51st YEAR OF OPERATION SANTA CLAUS (Photo) - 11/20/25
Clackamas Fire District is proud to celebrate 51 years of Operation Santa Claus, a cherished community tradition that brings holiday cheer while helping local families in need.
This year’s Operation Santa season features five community parades and five donation drop-off events throughout the district. As in recent years, the parades will not collect donations along the routes. Instead, community members are encouraged to bring new, unwrapped toys and non-perishable food items to one of the designated drop-off events or participating collection partners.
“For more than five decades, our firefighters and community have come together to support one another during the holidays. That is what makes this tradition so special, and it is something we are incredibly proud to continue,” Doug Whiteley, Clackamas Fire Community Services Division Chief said.
Operation Santa Claus Parade Schedule:
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Date |
Start Time |
Area/Location |
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Wednesday, Dec. 3 |
6:00 p.m. |
Clackamas |
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Thursday, Dec. 4 |
6:00 p.m. |
Oregon City |
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Friday, Dec. 5 |
6:00 p.m. |
Happy Valley |
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Thursday, Dec. 11 |
6:00 p.m. |
Milwaukie |
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Friday, Dec. 12 |
6:00 p.m. |
Sandy |
Residents can track Santa’s progress in real time using the Santa Tracker on the Clackamas Fire website, helping families plan where to catch the parade as it travels through local neighborhoods.
Donation Drop-Off Events:
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Date |
Time |
Location |
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Saturday, Dec. 6 |
12:00-5:00 p.m. |
Oregon City Hilltop Cinema Parking Lot 325 Beavercreek Rd., Oregon City |
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Sunday, Dec. 7 |
2:00-6:00 p.m. |
City of Happy Valley City Hall 16000 SE Misty Dr., Happy Valley |
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Saturday, Dec. 13 |
12:00-5:00 p.m. |
Sandy Fire Station 71 17460 Bruns Ave., Sandy |
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Saturday, Dec. 13 |
12:00-5:00 p.m. |
Damascus Safeway 20151 SE Hwy 212, Damascus |
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Sunday, Dec. 14 |
12:00-5:00 p.m. |
Milwaukie Farmer’s Market Parking Lot 10749 SE Main St., Milwaukie |
Collection Partners:
The following community partners also have collection bins available for donations during regular business hours starting November 17 - December 14. This list is subject to change as additional locations may be added. Please check the Clackamas Fire website for the most current information before sharing or visiting a location.
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Business Name |
Location |
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City of Happy Valley City Hall |
16000 SE Misty Drive, Happy Valley |
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Oregon City Swimming Pool |
1211 Jackson Street, Oregon City |
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Oregon City Public Library |
606 John Adams Street, Oregon City |
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Pioneer Community Center |
615 5th Street, Oregon City |
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Milwaukie City Hall |
10501 SE Main Street, Milwaukie |
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Clear Creek Communications |
18238 S Fischers Mill Road, Oregon City |
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Gloria'z Pub and Grill |
13175 SE Sunnyside Road, Happy Valley |
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Milwaukie Police Department |
3200 SE Harrison Street, Milwaukie |
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Willamette View Manor Main Office |
12705 SE River Road, Milwaukie |
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Clackamas Fire Gladstone Station 22 |
555 Portland Avenue, Gladstone |
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Clackamas Fire Sandy Station 71 |
17460 Bruns Avenue, Sandy |
All donations collected will be distributed through local nonprofit partners such as the Clackamas Service Center, AMEN Group, Sandy Kiwanis, Gladstone School District, Adopt-a-Family, and Bloomin’ Boutique.
“Every year, we are overwhelmed by the generosity of our community,” Whiteley added. “Operation Santa continues to be successful because of the kindness of our neighbors, our local partners, and the shared belief that everyone deserves to feel the joy of the holidays.”
For full event details, parade maps, and the Santa Tracker link, visit https://clackamasfire.com/2025-operation-santa-claus/.
