SATURDAY 14
EVENT: Cincinnati SantaCon
Ho, ho, ho. The annual hibernal holiday pub crawl (or horror show, depending on whether or not you appreciate 10,000 drunk Santas on the streets) known as Cincinnati SantaCon is back and its bigger than ever. Last year, those dressed like Santa and other Christmasy characters met at the North Pole and embarked on a costumed group pub crawl around downtown Cincinnati and Over-the-Rhine. This year, drinking destinations in Northside, Covington and Mount Adams have joined in the fray. (Note: Other years have also included stops in Mount Adams, just not last year.) More than 50 venues across the area are participating. Registration gets you a SantaCon wristband, an itinerary with official bar stops, access to food and drink deals and entry into a raffle. It also includes a donation to benefit The Cure Starts Now. If you feel like youre ready to don a red suit and imbibe a nights worth of milk and cookies surrounded by up to 10,000 Santas, check out a tip sheet online for how to be your best Santa with lyrics to songs the group will be singing. Remember, this is about the holiday spirit, so dont drink and drive and dont be a dick and mess with cops, kids, security or other Santas.
Noon-midnight Saturday, Dec. 14. $15. Pick up your wristband at JACK Casino, 1000 Broadway St., Pendleton, cincinnatisantacon.com.
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