This year, Santa is calling on all his Elves to spread joy right here in New York! Partnering with The Secret Sandy Claus Project, Santacon will be sending Santas and Elves out with toy bags and delivery routes across Brooklyn, Queens, and Lower Manhattan. Exact locations will be shared ahead of time so we can meet up and make the magic happen.

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Santa is also working hand-in-hand with the NYPD to ensure the day stays merry, bright, and safe for everyone. Like the beloved West Village Halloween Parade, Santacon has grown from its humble, puckish, and raucous roots into a cherished New York holiday tradition. Santa knows there’s no excuse for bad behavior, public drunkenness, urination, or rudeness are strictly prohibited (and booed by fellow Santas!). The truth is, most Santas are responsible, creative, community-minded New Yorkers who care deeply about our city. And yes—it’s true—Santa ❤️’s NYC!

Since Santacon NYC became a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in 2012, the event has raised funds for incredible local charities like City Harvest, The Ali Forney Center, Dance Parade, Materials for the Arts, and of course, The Secret Sandy Claus Project. Santa’s elves have rolled up their sleeves alongside these groups to bring help and hope to thousands.

A little history: Santacon began in 1994 as a cheeky “Santarchy” in San Francisco, poking fun at consumerism. Today, it’s grown into a global tradition with over 300 events in 40+ countries. Here in NYC, the largest Santacon of them all, volunteers organize routes, coordinate with venues, run the website and socials, and encourage everyone to show up in full costume, ready to share laughter, creativity, and holiday cheer. Because at the end of the day, Santacon is about freedom, fun, and festive togetherness—celebrating the holiday season by bringing people closer, sparking joy, and reminding us all to play.

Mistletoe & Merriment,
Santa NYC