Instead of the melodic jingles on the collars of reindeer or horses, Santa and Mrs. Claus arrived in north-central Phoenix to the sound of vroom, vroom, vroom.

On Saturday, a motorcycle-straddling Santa rode into the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge parking lot near 19th Avenue and Thunderbird Road to deliver toys to more than 275 Valley children.

Following the jolly old elf, 126 motorcycles, custom cars and trucks delivered toys for the Glendale-based non-profit Kids Camp USA. Not only did children receive a new Christmas gift, they went home with full tummies.

"It was a complete success," said Patrick Griffith, director of Kids Camp USA. "We had a great turnout. We had super support from all of the vendors. The restaurants came in with tons of food, and they donated every bit of it. It was incredible."

Because of the generosity of the community, Kids Camp USA also donated toys to 20 families through the Children's Advocacy Center in Sunnyslope. Volunteers will distribute additional toys to homeless children in central and south Phoenix on Christmas Eve, Griffith said.

Puttin' Sober, an alcohol-free motorcycle group that does charitable works, helped plan the event. Griffith said upcoming activities include a pool and pasta party in February and a 5K run in March.

Details: kidscampusa.org