tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57258709985967965432011-04-21T13:40:38.887-07:00Santacon, an event started in 1994 by several dozen cheap suit santas in downtown San Francisco, has now flourished to a global phenomenon. It is more fun than you can imagine, and now you are invited to participate in downtown Bend....Sugar Packethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10203742058039503703noreply@blogger.comBlogger11100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5725870998596796543.post-22444546455175470822008-12-11T14:42:00.001-08:002008-12-11T15:04:52.764-08:00That's right, folks! Now we don't have to travel to Portland to get our Santa on! Santacon will happen in lovely downtown Bend on <span style="font-size:180%;">Saturday, December 20</span>.<br /><br /><br /><br />Santacon is an adult-only event. This is not a family event by any means. In fact, keep your children in the safety of your home. Santacon is a collection of santas, spreading cheer through fine drinking establishments, on a scheduled route through downtown Bend. Map to come!<br /><br /><br /><br />There are only a few rules of Santacon, Affectionately called "<span style="font-size:180%;">The Four Fucks of Santacon</span>". Pay attention:<br /><br /><br /><br />1) Don't fuck with children<br /><br />2) Don't fuck with the cops<br /><br />3) Don't fuck with security. They will call the cops<br /><br />4) Don't fuck with Santa.<br /><br /><br /><br />Call other Santas "Santa". Please do not vandalize, steal, or perform other illegal activities, Santa. (See #2. Don't give Santa a bad name).<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">A few guidelines</span>:<br /><br />Wear a santa suit. These are cheap (like $15 at Walgreen's). Embellish it as you wish. Bring your ID. Please bring cash, do not expect the poor bartenders to deal with your credit cards. Bring a Santa Safety kit including: taxi cab numbers, valid ID, condoms, your address written down if you can't remember it. Place a glass of water and vitamins at your bedside.<br /><p> </p><p><em>Pace yourselves,</em> people. There is a lot of drinking to be going on....<br /></p>And for the love of God do not drive drunk Santa!<br /><br />Okay the route: (<em>disclaimer)</em><br />This is purely tentative. I am completely amenable to time and location adjustments. All input is welcome. In fact, I need input. Here we go:<br /><br />1) 5:30 - 7:00 Meet at Christmas tree by Downtown Martini Bar. Get your drink on there.<br /><br />2) 7:00-8:00 Wall Street. Porque no?<br /><br />3) 8:00-9:00 M &amp; J Tavern. Booze, Beer, pool, and smoke.<br /><br />4) 9:00-10:00 The Summit Saloon and Stage. Big spot, 2 bars, nice owners.<br /><br />5) 10:00-11:00 The D&amp;D, Corey's. If there is one, I would expect this to be the hour of critical mass. We can cross the street between Bend's most beloved downtown dive bars. One has carpet, the other doesn't.....<br /><br />6) 11:00-? Astro Lounge? Make our way back to the Martini Bar? Seven? The Blacksmith? Let the people decide!<br /><br />Again, all input is welcome. When I get technically more advanced, I will create a map. If I was even cooler, I could have it sent to your phone but do you really need that? But I'm not.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5725870998596796543-2244454645517547082?l=bendsantacon.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Sugar Packethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10203742058039503703noreply@blogger.com5