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We imported this one from Eventbrite; we likely won’t be pub crawling ourselves, but think this may the the opportunity to find the most Santas in one place for photos in the Seattle area. They may be drunk Santas but..
Anyway, here’s what the organizers have to say:
Hey Santa, Saturday December 9th thousands of us will be parading through the Downtown Seattle area! Join us as we paint the town red and white for 14 hours! SantaCon is an annual mass gathering of people dressed in Santa Claus costumes parading publicly on streets and inside locations in cities around the world. The focus is on spontaneity and creativity, while having a good time and spreading cheer and goodwill. This is much more than a pub crawl, and every time you call it that, a sugar plum fairy dies!
Expect live entertainment all day, free admission to venues, drink specials, a costume contest, professional photographers, and the most wonderful time of the year!
Keep reading for Day 1 info. (Day 2 info is here!)
RSVP on our Facebook event page for the latest news and photos after the event!
BUYER BEWARE: We’ve been doing this annually with thousands of attendees for a long time and Seattle SantaCon on Facebook is our official page. Warn your friends to watch out for imitators! Nationwide companies claiming to host SantaCons in dozens of cities are selling phony tickets which will not gain you entry to our event. Please report and call out these scams if you come across them so nobody gets tricked!
WE NEED YOUR HELP SPREADING THE CHEER!
1. My name is Santa. Your name is Santa. We are Santa. Who’s in charge here? Santa!
2. Santa will bring cash and tip! Lines can be long, so keep it quick!
3. Wear a Santa suit! Be an elf! Or reindeer! Get in the holiday spirit. Wearing just a Santa hat with regular clothes is boring. And wear comfy shoes. Santa is covering lots of ground.
4. SantaCon is a participatory event. Entertain us! Bring something Santa will enjoy: candy, games, performances, signs, music, or a costume that will wow us!
5. Expect lines. Santa will have fun while waiting, or try another spot. Don’t wait in lines that don’t move!
6. Santa obeys the law! Santa doesn’t drink in public or smoke in parks.
7. Pace yourself, Santa. Know your limits. Remember to eat and drink water!
8. Santa doesn’t drink and drive!
9. Santa doesn’t mess with kids, the police, businesses, or Santa!
10. Use the Facebook event wall for the costume contest and #SeattleSantaCon on Instagram!
SCHEDULE:
Arrive anytime between noon to midnight to check in with our staff just outside most locations on the schedule. Follow the schedule, Santa! Wristbands are required to be part of the event for population control, cover expenses, and to raise money for this year’s charity.
Expect many of our old favorite locations including Cowgirls Inc, Xtadium, Blarney Stone, Muse Lounge, Merchant’s Cafe, Chapel Lounge, and more!
All the details will be published here throughout November. Per tradition, the full schedule will be revealed just before the event! Right now we can tell you we’ll be in and around the downtown Seattle neighborhoods, 98101-98104. Take a look at our past events for a better idea!
DRINKS & OTHER SPECIALS
Coming soon! We’re making a list and checking it twice.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Q: where do I check in?
A: see the schedule and find our staff outside most of our current venues.
Q: is registration required?
A: yes, you won’t be able to enter most if not all of our venues without a wristband.
Q: Sign up? Registration? Tickets? Check in? Wristbands? I’m confused.
A: Purchase online, then show up. Or just show up, and pay full price. We have $10,000+ in event costs and hope to raise $10,000+ for charity. Don’t confuse us with “Bad Santa” events or nationwide scammers!
Q: Can I purchase from your staff? Pay with cash or Venmo?
A: Eventbrite only, sorry!
Q: can I check in for friends? Can they check in for me? are tickets transferable?
A: yes you can collect wristbands for friends and tickets are transferable using Eventbrite. Tickets are not transferable between dates however.
Q: am I guaranteed entry everywhere?
A: not exactly. If a venue is full and other Santas aren’t leaving, you’re going to be stuck in line. Try another venue!
Q: what are the details on drink specials?
A: see above for the list.
Q: can I bring fake weapons, wear masks, or full body costumes? will you accept temporary or old IDs?
A: can’t guarantee anything here. this is up to security at each venue.
Q: do I have to follow the laws?
A: duh, yes. No drinking on public streets or smoking in public parks. Follow traffic laws and authority figures. Don’t mess with anyone, and especially don’t mess with Santa. If you see something say something. Disrepectful Santas aren’t welcome.
Q: do I have to wear a costume?
A: You ought to dress festive. A Santa hat is the bare minimum.
2022 CHARITY: Boys & Girls Club of King County
2023 CHARITY: to be announced in November!
Featured in: Seattle Times, The Stranger (cover story!), KING 5, Seattle PI, Seattle Weekly, Seattle Refined, Capitol Hill Seattle Blog, Fox Q13, Respect My Region, Emerald City Journal, Curiocity…
21+. No refunds. Event happens rain or shine.
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Cost:$35Reservations required? Pre-registration required
Age restrictions? 21+ only
Dress code? None listed
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