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SantaCon NYC: How to avoid the annual holiday bar crawl

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  • SantaCon starts at 11 a.m., which means your local coffee shop and bagel place may be packed with pre-gaming bar crawlers. If you need to head out for some weekend caffeine, try to hit up your go-to java spot as early as possible to avoid any Santas waiting in line for their cup of joe, especially near midtown where kickoff traditionally happens.
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  • Not every bar is welcoming Santas and some ban red-and-white clothed revelers outright. Look for anti-SantaCon signs, or simply call your neighborhood spot to see if Santas will be spreading cheer inside its doors before you head out.
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SantaCon can be a fun and boozy way to enjoy the holiday season, but when you’re not participating, it’s a nuisance wrapped up in a big red bow.

The annual bar crawl kicks off Saturday at 11 a.m. in Manhattan, bringing with it a sea of drunken Santas who wreak boisterous havoc on the city’s streets.

For many locals, running into a crowd of rosy-cheeked (read: intoxicated) Santas on your way to the grocery store or brunch is a nightmare.

So if you want to avoid the pub crawl, take these notes and hopefully there won’t be a Santa in sight.

A full list of bars to avoid will be found at SantaCon’s website.

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