He’s on his way … are you ready for his arrival? Photo by Michele Dickey.

OLD LYME — Santa has checked his calendar and, despite his hectic schedule at this time of year, he has found time to join Old Lyme First Responders for a joyful parade through the streets of Old Lyme this coming Sunday, Dec. 20, from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Visit this page on the Lymes’ Youth Service Bureau website to view the parade route, which will be the same as the one followed in April when the First Responders held their previous parade. Then take a minute to determine where to stand and when, in order to cheer on Santa and our hard-working First Responders.

The Old Lyme Fire Department (OLFD) will be updating their Facebook page approximately every 10 minutes with where they are in town today during the Santa parade.

In lieu of their boot drive this year, the OLFD will be collecting gift cards of all types and donating them to the Lymes’ Youth Service Bureau. You can flag down the fire truck in the parade today or drop them in the mailbox in the front door at the Lyme Street Fire Station at 69 Lyme St.

Enjoy the parade and if you would like to send any photos of the fun for publication on LymeLine.com, please email them to editor@lymeline.com. Thanks in advance!