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events1 year ago

SantaCon 2024: NYC's Festive Bar Crawl Returns This Weekend

SantaCon NYC, the annual holiday-themed bar crawl, returns to Manhattan this Saturday, offering a variety of venues for participants dressed as Santas and other holiday characters. The event, organized by the nonprofit Participatory Safety, Inc., requires a $15 donation for a VIP badge. Participants are advised to follow specific guidelines, such as avoiding public disturbances and wearing full costumes. Alcohol is banned on certain public transport routes during the event, and additional police will be deployed to enforce rules.

via Gothamist|
#bar-crawl#events#holiday-events
lifestyle2 years ago

SantaCon 2023: NYC Overwhelmed by Festive Bar Crawl Madness

Thousands of people dressed as Santa Claus participated in the annual SantaCon charity pub crawl in New York City, which included bars and clubs in midtown Manhattan. Similar events took place in other cities across the US and Europe. Transit agencies implemented restrictions to maintain order and safety, including banning drinking on trains and reminding participants of open container laws. The organizers encouraged donations to charitable causes.

via The Associated Press|
#charity-pub-crawl#christmas-themed-costumes#lifestyle
lifestyle2 years ago

"SantaCon 2023: NYC Overwhelmed by Festive Bar Crawl Madness"

SantaCon 2023 brought merry madness to the streets of NYC as approximately 30,000 participants, dressed in festive costumes, gathered for the annual pub crawl. The event spanned from Times Square to the East Village, with crowds chanting and singing in celebration. Special guest Michael Bublé urged attendees to drink responsibly. Despite increased police presence and warnings against open containers, some participants faced tickets for disorderly conduct. While organizers claim that proceeds go to charity, a recent investigation revealed that only a fraction of the funds raised actually reached registered nonprofits.

via New York Post |
#costumes#festivities#lifestyle
festivalsevents2 years ago

SantaCon 2023: NYC Braces for Booze-Fueled Anarchy as Mr Clauses Invade

New York City is preparing for the annual SantaCon parade, where thousands of revelers dressed as Santas take to the streets for a boozy pub crawl. The event, which originated as a performance art protest in Denmark in the 1970s, has faced criticism for public intoxication, debauchery, and disruptive behavior. Many locals and businesses have boycotted the parade, and the transit police have implemented a city-wide ban on alcohol on subway platforms and trains. Despite attempts to improve the event's reputation, controversy continues to surround SantaCon.

via Daily Mail|
#booze-fueled#controversy#festivalsevents