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Fort Lauderdale SantaCon

Participants dress up in Santa suits, elf outfits, or other festive attire to visit participating bars across Fort Lauderdale. Wearing an official event wristband, crawlers navigate stops at their own pace using a digital crawl map. Each participating venue offers its own holiday drink specials throughout the evening.

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Plan Your Visit

Website / Tickets

thesantacon.com

When

Tickets

Participating bars offer drink specials, but drinks are purchases and none is automatically free.

Hours

4:00 PM – 11:00 PM.

Food & Drink

Participating bars offer their own event drink specials; drinks are purchased separately.

Parking

The page recommends planning a ride early and says rideshare is an option between bars.

Going?

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 ⚪ ⚪ ⚪ ⚪ (1/5)

Best For

Adults 21+ looking for a festive group night out

Vibe

Festive and social

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Bring your physical government-issued photo ID to check-in, and keep it with you because bars may ask to see it again.
  • Check your ticket information for the confirmed check-in venue, meeting point and check-in window before setting out.
  • Wear comfortable shoes for walking between bars, and consider a light festive outfit since a full Santa suit may feel heavy.
  • Agree on the group and plan before buying, as ticket sales are final.
  • Arrange a ride home before the first stop; rideshare is an option between bars, and you should not drive after drinking.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Groups of 20 or more may qualify for discounts.
  • Groups of 20 or more may qualify for VIP perks.
  • Groups of 20 or more may qualify for reserved check-in.
  • Groups of 20 or more may request private party packages.

Links & Contact

Website / Tickets

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 website.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can take part, and what identification is required?

The crawl is for people aged 21 or older. Bring a physical, government-issued photo ID; bars may ask to see it again after check-in.

How does the wristband and digital map work?

Check in at the venue named in your ticket information to collect your wristband and digital map. The wristband covers access to participating bars, and the map shows the stops.

Do I have to visit every participating bar?

No. Follow the map at your own pace, choose the order of stops and skip any bar.

What should I wear for the crawl?

Santa suits, elf outfits, hats, tinsel and lighter festive pieces are suggested. A full suit may feel heavy in the warm weather, and comfortable walking shoes are useful.

Can a large group get special arrangements?

Groups of 20 or more may be eligible for discounts, VIP perks, reserved check-in or private party packages; submit the group headcount through the booking form.

Always check the official website for the most current information.

We've done our best to keep details up-to-date, but event schedules, prices, and policies can change. For the latest updates, please visit the official website or contact the organizers directly. Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide and isn't affiliated with the events we list.

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