A long standing tradition in St Albans, we get Father Christmas to come round to many areas of St Albans before Christmas. Many say it isn’t Christmas until they see him come down their street. If you are looking out for him, come back to this site and check when we are in your area.
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We get many emails and comments on Facebook or Twitter about the float. This is great but as you will appreciate, we are very busy at this time of year. Therefore, please also read our FAQ page.
Social media
We love to hear from you on Facebook and Twitter. We will post updates as we take Father Christmas round the streets of St Albans.
If you are a charitable organisation and would like to help us as Santa’s Elfs on a night, please get in touch.
The next Santa Float Route
You can see the next route of this year’s Santa Float schedule below. For all routes, please look further down the page.
Chiswell Green - Saturday 21st December 2024
Charity on this route
Earthworks St. Albans is a registered charity that offers trainees, often with learning difficulties or mental health problems, work experience…Earthworks St Albans
All St Albans Round Table Christmas Santa Float routes
All of this year’s Santa Float routes are listed below. Any changes to the schedule will be published on this website and on social media.
Whitecroft - Monday 2nd December 2024
This route takes us around the Whitecroft area in the south of St Albans.
Charity on this route
We are a small group of men who have fun, get involved in the St Albans community, putting something back,…St Albans Round Table
Fleetville - Wednesday 4th December 2024
Charity on this route
When members graduate from Round Table, they are invited to join the Ex-Round Tablers’ Club (nicknamed the "41 Club") and…41 club
Townsend - Thursday 5th December 2024
Charity on this route
Run entirely by a dedicated staff of volunteers, Centre 33 is a drop-in centre where homeless and socially or materially…Centre 33
The Camp - Friday 6th December 2024
Charity on this route
For 25 years, this Harpenden-based charity has been a source of information, support and hope for families across the UK…AT Society
Marshalswick - Saturday 7th December 2024
Charity on this route
The Living Room exists to promote access to quality treatment for those with addiction to drugs, alcohol and addictive behaviours…The Living Room
Redbourn (Route 1) - Sunday 8th December 2024
Charity on this route
Redbourn Scout Group is currently fundraising to replace it's 1960's asbestos roofed hut with a new modern one. It is…1st Redbourn Scouts
Highfield - Monday 9th December 2024
Charity on this route
Youth Talk provides free, confidential counselling to 13-25 year olds in the St Alban’s area, delivered by experienced professionals without…Youthtalk
New Greens - Tuesday 10th December 2024
Charity on this route
Every Friday and Saturday evening we hand out food ,not only to our street homeless friends but also to those…St Albans Action for Homeless
Beech Bottom - Wednesday 11th December 2024
Charity on this route
When members graduate from Round Table, they are invited to join the Ex-Round Tablers’ Club (nicknamed the "41 Club") and…41 club
Oakland’s Grange - Thursday 12th December 2024
Charity on this route
Rotary is a worldwide network of inspired men and women who translate their passions into relevant social causes, to change…Rotary Club of St Albans Verulamium
Oakwood - Friday 13th December 2024
Charity on this route
Herts Young Homeless has been supporting young people at risk of homelessness for 26 years. Many of the young people…Herts Young Homeless
St Stephens - Saturday 14th December 2024
Charity on this route
The club was created in 1999 to be a friendly group of like-minded people who meet regularly to enjoy: Interesting,…3 Valleys
City to Abbey - Sunday 15th December 2024
Charity on this route
We don’t think anyone in our community should have to face going hungry. That’s why we provide three days’ nutritionally…St Albans District Foodbank
London Colney - Monday 16th December 2024
Charity on this route
We are a small group of men who have fun, get involved in the St Albans community, putting something back,…St Albans Round Table
Cottonmill - Tuesday 17th December 2024
Charity on this route
Home-Start provides a unique service for families - recruiting and training volunteers to support parents with young children at home.…Home-Start Hertfordshire
London Colney Village - Friday 20th December 2024
Charity on this route
St Albans Community Pantry (SACP) was born in 2020 with a vision of closing the loop between food waste and…St Albans Community Pantry
Chiswell Green - Saturday 21st December 2024
Charity on this route
Earthworks St. Albans is a registered charity that offers trainees, often with learning difficulties or mental health problems, work experience…Earthworks St Albans
Redbourn (route 2) - Sunday 22nd December 2024
Charity on this route
Redbourn Community Group provides volunteer led services that mobilise, connect and support Redbourn residents and enhance quality of life. We…Redbourn community group
St Michael’s - Tuesday 24th December 2024
Charity on this route
We are a small group of men who have fun, get involved in the St Albans community, putting something back,…St Albans Round Table
Articles about the Christmas Float
- Behind the scenes of St Albans Round Table Santa’s FloatSt Albans Round Table was created in 1949 and began what we now know as Santa’s Float, going around St Albans throughout December. At the time, the group had over 40 members, most working locally. The group started the Christmas float which we now have as a fine and much…
- Christmas float 2013Once again Father Christmas will make his way through the streets of St Albans in December 2013. We have listed where and when he and his helpers will be around the streets, collecting for local charities. As ever, we are involving a number of local charities to delight the residents…
- 2011 – A record breaking year for Round Table’s Santa in St AlbansChristmas 2011 has been the most successful ever for St Albans Round Table. Round Table and the charities it supports raised an incredible £13,548.76 thanks to the generosity of the people of St Albans giving money to Santa and his elves as he toured the streets of the city throughout…