Christmas float visiting Hortonville, New London

Wolf River Community Bank will bring Santa through residential areas of Greenville, Hortonville, New London and Shiocton, starting Dec. 1.

The Santa Float allows families to see Santa and Mrs. Claus from the comfort of their own homes.

Local police or firefighters in each municipality will accompany the float through the communities.

Last year was the inaugural voyage of the Wolf River Community Bank Santa Float.

“We received so many encouraging messages about the float last year and a multitude of requests to do this again so we are bringing Santa back,” said Joe Peikert, Wolf River Community Bank president and CEO. “It brought joy to all of us to send some holiday cheer into the neighborhoods we serve. We saw so many smiling faces and excitement from kids of all ages.”

Santa Float schedule

• Greenville – 5:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 1-2.

• Hortonville – 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7.

• Shiocton – 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 8.

• New London – 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 9.

Santa Tracker

Community members will be able to track Santa as he travels through town using the bank’s “Santa Tracker” tool which will be updated each day of the event.

Float routes and the “Santa Tracker” link can be found at wolfriverbank.com/santa/.

This year, one Santa Float spectator also will have a chance to win a Family Holiday Prize Package.

To enter, post a photo or video of the Santa Float or your group waving to Santa as he passes by to The Wolf River Community Bank Facebook page (@wolfrivercommunitybank) or their Instagram page (@wolfriverbank). Or use the Santa Float hashtag on your own social media post – #WolfRiverBankSantaFloat. Enter by noon Monday, Dec. 13. View details about the contest on the Wolf River Community Bank website or on their social media pages.

This holiday season, Wolf River Community Bank also is hosting their annual Holiday Food Drive to support local food pantries. Drop off non-expired food, personal care items or monetary donations at any branch through Dec. 6.