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Booze, Santas, and City Streets: SantaCon Returns!
14 Dec
Summary
- Hundreds of alcohol-fueled fans dressed as holiday characters flooded Manhattan streets.
- The event kicked off at a secret location, involving around 60 participating bars.
- New York City's transit authority implemented an alcohol ban on stations and trains.
Hundreds of alcohol-fueled fans, many dressed as Santa Claus and other holiday characters, descended upon New York City for the return of SantaCon. The event, described by organizers as a "charitable, non-political, nonsensical" gathering aimed at spreading "absurdist joy," kicked off at a secret location with around 60 participating bars and clubs.
The festivities spanned across Manhattan, allowing attendees to start their bar crawl in Midtown and proceed south towards Wall Street. To preemptively address potential issues, New York City's transit authority announced an alcohol ban on stations and trains for passengers entering Manhattan from Long Island and New Jersey.
Tickets for the event were priced at $17, with proceeds designated for charity. Organizers issued guidelines urging attendees to be respectful towards children, law enforcement, and venue staff, emphasizing that "Santa spreads JOY." While the convention began as a performance art protest in Denmark, it has since evolved into a global celebration, with New York City historically hosting the largest gatherings.
