Krampuslauf (Running of the Krampuses) Presented by Big Grove Brewery

Schedule

Sat Dec 06 2025 at 06:30 pm to 07:30 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

Principal Park | Des Moines, IA

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Krampi handlers and those participating in Krampus costume are asked to reserve a free ticket here. Please, only Krampus costumes - no fairies, clowns, Santa Claus, etc.
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Help us celebrate Krampusnacht (Krampus Night, traditionally observed on December 5) the following evening with a Krampus parade presented by Big Grove Brewery at Christkindlmarket Des Moines.
A Krampuslauf (Running of the Krampuses) is a fun run or walk of celebrants dressed as the wicked beast. Dust off your Krampus costume and join the procession led by led by Saint Nicholas and your handlers, as you portray traditional (and family-friendly) Krampi.
Where the parade takes you after Christkindlmarket Des Moines is up to you and your handlers. But do let the merriment continue!

Who is Krampus?
• Hear the proper pronunciation: Krampus is pronounced “krohm-poo-s” as in “con & puss,” NOT “kram-puh-s” as in “campus.
• Krampus | Wikipedia
• Video: Top 5 Krampus Facts and Origin
• Video: Krampus parade in Hollabrunn, Austria
• Video: Who Is Krampus? | National Geographic

Don’t have a Krampus costume? Here are a few resources:
• https://www.etsy.com/market/krampus_costume
• http://krampuslosangeles.com/austrian-suits-masks-for-sale/
• Amazon: http://ow.ly/G15B50u3HDn
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Where is it happening?

Principal Park, Principal Park, Des Moines, IA 50309, United States

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