Torrance Santa Float Returns in 2025 with Full Route and Schedule
The Torrance holiday season is getting a major lift this year as the Torrance Police Officers’ Association Santa Float returns to every residential street for the first time since 2019. Robinson Helicopter Company, a longtime Torrance employer, has stepped forward with the Torrance Police Foundation to secure the float’s future and revive one of the city’s most beloved holiday traditions.
Check out the schedule below to find out when Santa will be near you. Let the holiday festivities begin, Torrance!
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Santa Float Kickoff at Robinson Helicopter
The community is invited to celebrate the return of the float at the official kickoff event on Sunday, November 30 at 4 p.m. at the Robinson Helicopter Company campus on Airport Drive. Santa will make his grand entrance in a red Robinson R66 helicopter, marking the start of his 26 night tour across Torrance. Families can enjoy photo opportunities, visit with Torrance police officers, and pick up toy helicopter souvenirs and R66 beanies while supplies last.
A Longstanding Torrance Tradition
The TPOA Santa Float first launched in 1992 after a group of Torrance police officers sketched out an idea to bring holiday cheer directly into the neighborhoods they served. Over the decades, the float grew into a treasured tradition, visiting every residential street from Thanksgiving through Christmas. After 2020, staffing limitations and public health restrictions forced a significantly reduced schedule. With renewed support and long term planning from Robinson Helicopter Company and the Torrance Police Foundation, the full route is officially back.
Support Behind the Scenes
The Torrance Police Foundation and Van Lingen Towing are part of the operational team that ensures the float can safely travel through the city each night. Van Lingen Towing will provide the truck and personnel for the float’s nightly neighborhood routes.
2025 Torrance Santa Float Schedule
The Santa Float will travel through Torrance for 26 nights. All routes begin at 4 p.m. or 5 p.m. depending on the map area. Residents can find the complete route maps online at the TPOA website.
SUNDAY NOV. 30 4:00 PM 9 PCH to Winlock, Rolling Hills Way to Hawthorne and west of DePortola Park
MONDAY DEC. 1 5:00 PM 2 Carson to Sepulveda, Crenshaw to Western
TUESDAY DEC. 2 5:00 PM 3 Del Amo to Carson, Crenshaw to Western
WEDNESDAY DEC. 3 5:00 PM 4 Sepulveda to 239th St, Crenshaw to Arlington
THURSDAY DEC. 4 5:00 PM 5 Sepulveda to 242nd St, Arlington to Western
FRIDAY DEC. 5 5:00 PM 6 Sepulveda to Lomita, Hawthorne to Crenshaw
SATURDAY DEC. 6 5:00 PM 7 PCH to south city limits, Crenshaw to east city limits, Windmill to south city limits, Rolling Hills Rd to Singingwood
SUNDAY DEC. 7 4:00 PM 1 Carson to Maricopa, Madrona to Crenshaw
MONDAY DEC. 8 4:00 PM 8 Sepulveda to PCH, west of Anza and Calle Mayor
TUESDAY DEC. 9 5:00 PM 10 Calle Mayor to south city limits, southwest to Anza and Calle Mayor
WEDNESDAY DEC. 10 5:00 PM 11 PCH to city limits, west of Calle Mayor
THURSDAY DEC. 11 5:00 PM 12 Torrance Blvd to PCH, Hawthorne Blvd to Anza and Calle Mayor
FRIDAY DEC. 12 5:00 PM 13 PCH to south city limits, Hawthorne to Via Colusa and Calle DeRicardo
SATURDAY DEC. 13 5:00 PM 14 Torrance Blvd to Sepulveda, west of Anza
SUNDAY DEC. 14 5:00 PM 15 Torrance to 190th St, Anza to Madrona
MONDAY DEC. 15 5:00 PM 16 Del Amo to Torrance, west of Anza
TUESDAY DEC. 16 5:00 PM 17 190th St to Del Amo Blvd, west of Anza Avenue
WEDNESDAY DEC. 17 5:00 PM 18 Artesia to 190th St, west of Prairie Avenue
THURSDAY DEC. 18 5:00 PM 19 Artesia Blvd to 405 Fwy, Prairie to Crenshaw
FRIDAY DEC. 19 5:00 PM 20 Redondo Beach Blvd to Artesia, west of Crenshaw to Hawthorne Blvd
SATURDAY DEC. 20 5:00 PM 21 Redondo Beach Blvd to Artesia, Crenshaw to Western Ave
SUNDAY DEC. 21 4:00 PM 22 Artesia to 405 Fwy, 405 Fwy to Western Ave
Residents are encouraged to check the TPOA website for any updates due to weather or operational needs.
More info, visit Torrance Police Officers Association
