Running of the Santas

Thousands of costumed revelers will celebrate Christmastime festivities when the "Running of the Santas" returns to the New Orleans Warehouse District on Saturday, December 11. The fun kicks off at 3 p.m. from the "South Pole" located at Manning's where revelers can party with plenty of beer to live music. Admission is $20. Doors open at 2pm. At 6pm, the Santas will "RUN" from the "South Pole- Mannings" to the "North Pole –" Generations Hall" (only a few blocks). The "Runners" will assemble on Lafayette Street at the corner of South Peters. Costume contest at 8. Live music by Category 6 at Generations Hall. An estimated 4,000 participants will be dressed up as Santa, Mrs. Claus, Scrooge, Jingle Bells, Jack Frost, Old Man Winter and more.