East Pierce Fire and Rescue’s annual “Santa Runs” continue this weekend.

Each year, firefighters accompany Santa during his annual visit to local neighborhoods in Bonney Lake, Sumner, Lake Tapps, Prairie Ridge, South Prairie, Wilkeson, Edgewood and Milton.

“This is such a fun event,” East Pierce Firefighter James Parke said. “It really puts us all in the Christmas spirit.” Parke is coordinating Santa’s visit again this year.

Santa’s visit is sponsored by the International Association of Firefighters Local No. 3520 with assistance from the East Pierce Volunteer Firefighters’ Association. The firefighters, who volunteer their time for this event, will also be collecting donations for local food banks.

Look for the fire engines in these neighborhoods:

• Saturday, Dec . 8:

Ponderosa, Rhododendron Park, Fir Ridge, Timber Ridge, Cedar Ridge, Prairie Ridge, Russelwood, Falling Water, Cascade Trails, Eagle Crest, Finlandia, Sunset Meadows, Mountain Creek and Evergreen Pond.

• Sunday, Dec . 9:

City of Sumner.

• Dec. 15:

City of Edgewood.

• Dec. 16

Cities of South Prairie and Wilkeson.