SantaFest Pub Crawl for Charity – Wollongong 2023
SantaFest Pub Crawl for Charity – Sat 9th December 2023
30th Anniversary Year!
Formerly known as the ‘Santa Claus Pub Crawl’ – SantaFest Pub Crawl is an annual event that raises funds for Charity through admission ticket sales, donations and merchandise.
The event is in its 30th anniversary year. It was originally started by a small group of friends as a means of raising some Christmas spirit – and having some fun at the same time. This event is recognized as the longest continually run Santa Pub Crawl in the world and over 10,000 people are expected to attend this year.
“One of the best bits about the Santa Claus Pub Crawl for Charity is that in the 30yrs of the event, we’ve never had any major trouble!! No major alcohol related violence or anti-social behaviour. Back on Xmas Eve, 1997; I was attacked by 5 guys leaving a pub in Hurstville. They proceeded to beat the crap out of me – my jaw broken in 2 places, 3 cracked ribs, and a concussion – just because I wasn’t going the same way down the street as them. Since that day I’ve vowed to not only bring some Christmas spirit back, but to also help change people’s attitudes towards socialising with alcohol at pubs – especially at Christmas time. The enjoyment, fun, laughter and friendships that everyone builds on the SCPC are a testament to the fact that you can go out and not be a DICK! Plus we make a lot of kids lives better with the donations we raise!!!” Neil Webster, Event Organiser
The SCPC is continually listed by NineMSN as one of the “Top Ten Pub Crawls in the World”
The only requirement is for participants to dress in something Xmassy – even just a hat will suffice. In previous years costumes have ranged from Santa’s, Xmas trees, presents, reindeer, angels, elves – Santa Elvis’s have made an appearance too.
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