The Wilmington Fire Department provided a fire truck for Santa’s visit Friday at the Wilmington News Journal. Bentley DeWitt, 1, gets a chance to sit in the driver’s seat, while WFD firefighter Rick Birt stands by. Birt said he enjoys participating in such community events.

Zoey Shoemaker, 4, got dressed up for a Friday afternoon visit with Santa Claus. Santa stopped by at the News Journal to meet in person with area children and hear what they want for Christmas.

Little girls and boys shared their Christmas wishes with Santa.

Colton Lambert, all of 4 months, will have his first Christmas in about three weeks.

The Wilmington Fire Department provided a fire truck for Santa’s visit Friday at the Wilmington News Journal. Bentley DeWitt, 1, gets a chance to sit in the driver’s seat, while WFD firefighter Rick Birt stands by. Birt said he enjoys participating in such community events.

http://aimmedianetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2015/12/web1_seated_f.jpgThe Wilmington Fire Department provided a fire truck for Santa’s visit Friday at the Wilmington News Journal. Bentley DeWitt, 1, gets a chance to sit in the driver’s seat, while WFD firefighter Rick Birt stands by. Birt said he enjoys participating in such community events.

Zoey Shoemaker, 4, got dressed up for a Friday afternoon visit with Santa Claus. Santa stopped by at the News Journal to meet in person with area children and hear what they want for Christmas.

http://aimmedianetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2015/12/web1_red_dress_p_f.jpgZoey Shoemaker, 4, got dressed up for a Friday afternoon visit with Santa Claus. Santa stopped by at the News Journal to meet in person with area children and hear what they want for Christmas.

Little girls and boys shared their Christmas wishes with Santa.

http://aimmedianetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2015/12/web1_santa1.jpgLittle girls and boys shared their Christmas wishes with Santa.

Colton Lambert, all of 4 months, will have his first Christmas in about three weeks.

http://aimmedianetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2015/12/web1_baby_p_f.jpgColton Lambert, all of 4 months, will have his first Christmas in about three weeks.