December 5, 2025

Your Santa Rides Guide: Know Before You Go

Get ready for three festive nights as Santa and his crew ride through Kyle, bringing holiday cheer to each side of town.

A child on an adult's shoulders watches a festive holiday parade float with Santa, a snowman, a reindeer, and Christmas decorations pass by in a suburban neighborhood at dusk.

One of Kyle’s favorite holiday traditions is back! Wave hello to Santa and his helpers (Grinch included) as Santa Rides through Kyle. It all starts on Tuesday, December 9 in Northeast Kyle, hitting Southeast Kyle on Wednesday, Dec. 10, and finishes up in West Kyle on Thursday, Dec. 11. Santa starts his ride at 5 p.m. each night and goes through town until about 8:30 p.m. (or however long it takes Santa and his crew to finish the route).

This year, Santa has a whole posse of friends joining him. Leading the way will be the Kyle Fire Department and the Kyle Police Department, ensuring a safe route for Santa and his crew all the way through town. Also joining Santa will be Hays County CERT, the Hays CISD Polar Express, and the City of Kyle Parks and Recreation Department.

To help keep everyone safe and smiling, please follow these Santa Ride safety tips:

Stay on the sidewalk or designated viewing areas. Do not enter the roadway.
Santa, the Grinch, and their friends will not be stopping for photos or meet-and-greets. (Instead go say hello to Santa on Friday, Dec. 5, Dec. 12 and Dec. 19 at Family Fun Fridays at Mary Kyle Hartson Park and say hello to the Grinch at Grinch on the Green on Saturday, Dec. 13).
Keep pets on a leash and make sure they are a safe distance from the street.
Supervise children closely, especially near curbs and intersections.

Santa and friends may pause for short breaks to keep the holiday magic running smoothly. If they’re stopped, please resist the urge to run up for photos. Even magical folk need a moment to reset!

Want to know exactly when Santa will pass by your neighborhood? Track Santa and his crew with our LIVE SANTA TRACKER! Find the tracker link each night on the Parks and Recreation Facebook and Instagram pages, or on the Santa Rides Event Pages.

Follow the tips, enjoy the lights, and get ready for a holly-jolly night as Santa rolls through town. Looking for even more holiday fun? Visit events.cityofkyle.gov to see all the fun we have planned for the rest of the month.

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