(Ugly Sweater) SantaCon

Thursday, December 11th
Registration: 5:30 PM
Location: Hotel Lobby Bar at MGM Springfield

The SBID & YPS are joining forces again to bring the jolliest, rowdiest, most Springfield-spirited holiday crawl to Downtown! Grab your squad, grab your gear, and get ready to sleigh the night.

THE ROUTE
Once you’re checked in at MGM’s Lobby Bar, Santa hits the streets!

This year’s stops:

1. MGM Lobby Bar (Check-In)
2. White Lion Brewing
3. Worthington/Fort St Stop - Choose your own destiny at either Theodore’s (Note: Smith’s is closed for a private event this night), Student Prince, or Mamou
4. Late-Night Finale at TAP Sports Bar

Enjoy complimentary late-night snacks provided by MGM Springfield.

And the best part?
The music follows us. Expect MERRY vibes and holiday chaos in motion.

DON’T WANT TO WALK?
Snag a Double Decker Pass and see Downtown from a whole new POV. Limited seats — don’t sleep.

PARKING
Free parking at MGM Springfield — Santa’s sleigh stays warm and safe.

FULL HOLIDAY FIT REQUIRED
Ugly sweaters, Santa suits, elves, Grinches, reindeer — head-to-toe or stay home.
None of that “just a hat” nonsense.

SANTA LOVES OUR DOWNTOWN BARS
Use cash when you can.
Tip heavy.
Be kind to staff — they remember.

SANTA IS 21+
Bring your ID. No exceptions. Even Santa gets carded.

SANTA COMES PREPARED
Warm layers.
Comfy shoes.
Cash.
A safe ride home.
No reindeer left behind.

SANTA STAYS IN CONTROL
Have fun, not chaos.
Protect yourself, your friends, and the future of SantaCon Springfield.

SANTA IS SANTA
Address everyone as Santa.
We are many. We are merry. We are Springfield.

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

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