Children in Peachtree City won’t be able to get a glimpse of Santa Claus whirling by on a fire engine this year.

Due to budget cutbacks and a need to reduce fuel use and wear and tear, the Santa Run format has been changed, organizers said.

It’s the end of an annual tradition that featured neighborhood children listening for the sirens to know Santa was nearby.

This year children are being invited to visit Santa at the Leach Fire Station at Ga. Highway 74 and Paschall Road on Sundays Dec. 14 and 21 from noon to 4 p.m.

Santa and his elves will be there and canned/non-perishable goods will be collected for local churches who feed the needy. The station is also a drop-off point for the annual U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots drive, so participants are asked to bring a new unwrapped child’s gift if they wish.

Visitors will be welcome to check out the fire trucks, the fire station and visit with firefighters during the event.

Organizers hope to return to the original Santa Run format next year.