Santarchy 2024!
Schedule
Sat Dec 14 2024 at 11:30 am to 08:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
washington monument | Washington, DC
optional brunch! 10am at Cafe Riggs. https://g.co/kgs/8ok1DxV MAIN MEETUP - base of the washington monument at 11:30 am.
stops around the mall include the national christmas tree and menorah and the white house. the afternoon is family and dog-friendly.
later on we will stop for food and libations (these stops will likely be 21+) -- we are taking suggestions for stops you want to see!
What is Santarchy?
Santarchy, or something similar, takes place in major cities all over the world involving tens of thousands of Santas. It is a non-profit, non-political, non-religious & non-sensical celebration of holiday cheer, goodwill, and fun. There is no good reason to dress up in cheap Santa suits, run around town, give gifts, sing songs, have strangers sit on our laps, and decide who is naughty or nice -- but it's a lot of fun -- so Santa does it anyway. Everyone loves Santa and Santa loves everyone! Santarchy is your chance to be Santa, so step up and be jolly.
Santa's Rules:
Be Jolly. Holiday apparel is mandatory. A Santa hat is not enough. Get a Santa suit. Buy a Santa suit. Make a Santa suit. Get creative! Past examples include a menorah (Santa is inclusive of other holidays too!), a misfit toy, a grinch, and a whole set of reindeer!
Twisting the holiday paradigm until it screams for mercy is fun! Getting arrested is not. Santa Claus is friendly, respectful, and cooperative with cops, security guards, park rangers, bouncers, bartenders, and store owners and doesn't break any laws!!! Have fun, but don't overdo it, and if you do overdo it, please take an Uber home. The authorities and local businesses usually take Santa's antics in the loving holiday spirit Santa intends, so be nice to them, and DON'T FUCK IT UP FOR THE REST OF US.
WE ARE NOT PROTESTERS!! We'd need a permit for that - and something serious to complain about... Santa is a-Political and does not protest anything (besides shitty office holiday parties).
