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Columbia Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl

Participants dress in ugly holiday sweaters and festive gear to explore participating venues across The Vista. The crawl includes holiday shots, an event koozie, DJ entertainment, and live stream trivia with prizes. Attendees can take pictures with Santa, enjoy discounted drink specials with their event lanyard, and finish at an official after-party.

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Plan Your Visit

When

Tickets

Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl Ticket: $20.20 including a $3.20 fee. Group Tickets (4+): $18.09 including a $3.09 fee; get 4+ tickets and save 25% off.

Hours

5pm-11pm.

Ages

21+

Food & Drink

The ticket includes two holiday shots, and the lanyard provides discounted drinks at 5+ participating bars.

Parking

Parking is limited. The page recommends ridesharing if you plan on drinking.

Going?

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 ⚪ ⚪ ⚪ ⚪ (1/5)

Best For

Adults who enjoy festive bar-hopping with friends

Vibe

Festive and lively

Energy Level

High

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Get tickets with at least three others to qualify for the group ticket deal, which saves 25% on groups of four or more.
  • Keep your ticket on your phone for check-in; it need not match your name, and a friend can check you in with it.
  • Bring valid ID because this is a 21-and-over event, especially if you plan to drink.
  • Use Uber, Lyft, or another rideshare if you plan to drink; event information notes that parking is limited.
  • Wear an ugly sweater, then follow your lanyard map and the posted bar times; visiting every participating bar is optional.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Groups buying 4 or more tickets save 25%.
  • Participating bars offer discounted drinks with the event lanyard.
  • Holiday live-stream trivia offers prizes.
  • Complete the crawl and attend the after-party to receive a holiday gift.
  • Ticket holders can take pictures with Santa.

Links & Contact

Run by Bar Crawl USA

Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their contact page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can take part in the crawl?

It is a 21+ event; bring your ID if you plan to drink.

Do I need to visit every participating bar?

No. The lanyard map gives the participating bars and their staffed check-in windows, and you can choose which stops to visit.

What does a ticket include?

It includes two holiday shots, a koozie, a lanyard and map, access to participating bars and their lanyard drink specials, trivia, photography, registration and the after-party. Complete the crawl and attend the after-party to receive the holiday gift.

What happens at registration and the after-party?

Registration at Tin Roof features a DJ, themed drink specials and food. The official after-party is at Vista Union.

What should I know about parking and getting around?

Parking is limited, and the participating bars are close together and walkable in The Vista. Rideshare if you plan to drink.

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