Ho ho ho! 

Santacon starts at Rockwell in Los Feliz at 11am (1714 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027). They'll start us out right with brunch and drink specials. 

1. You agree to follow the Rules by showing up in a Santa suit.
2. Print out and BYO Songbooks. Be extra jolly and bring a few copies to share with Santa.
3. Park at your closest Metro and take it Sunset/Vermont. We'll be near a Metro stop at the end of the night. 
4. Follow @lasanta on twitter. The route is not publicized. If you're running late or trying to join us later in the day, @lasanta has the details. 
5. You must have a sleigh pass to ride on Santa's sleigh. Pick yours up at the first or second stop.
6. Purchase your own $7 Metro Day Pass/Tap Card for each person BEFORE you arrive at the start location.
7. Bring small bills, $10, $5s and lots of $1s. Seriously, pretend like Santa is going to a strip club.
8. Wear comfortable shoes.
9. Pace yourself, the metro runs until 2am, and we've got an afterparty near the metro.

Read on for more details...

How do I get my sleighpass?

Find the Santa's not in charge at Rockwell or the second stop, give them the name from PayPal, we'll check our list and you'll get your sleigh pass. You won't be able to get on the sleighs without one. Get your sleigh pass by the second stop.

The Rules

• Be LOUD, OBNOXIOUS, and JOLLY.
  Stick together. Safety in numbers. Buddy up, don't leave a Santa behind. Unless he broke major laws, then he's no longer Santa.
   
• Don't fuck with the cops and store security.
  Be a fucktard on your own time. Not when the rest of us are around. If you get arrested, you're on your own. When they ask you to leave, BE NICE, and do as you’re told.
   
• Don't fuck with little kids.
  Let’s have fun, fuck with the parents, not the children.
   
• Don't fuck with people who serve us food and beer.
  They are serving us, they also reserve the right NOT to. So, it's in our best interest if we want to refuel. Santa loves to eat and drink.

• Mass transit has its own security force.  Consider yourself warned…
• Thou Shalt Not Annoy Thy driver.
• Thou Shalt Pick Up Whatever One Does Droppeth on The Floor.
• Thou Shalt keep a tight reign on all possessions – particularly backpacks and Santa sacks (unattended bags are a big red flag for transit security).
• Thou ~Shalt NOT~ be overly rowdy, just really “jolly” when aboard Mass Transit.
• Thou Shalt keep an eye on your Open Containers (nudge, nudge – wink, wink…).
• Thou Shalt tip Good Bartenders.
• Thou Shalt not leave anything behind or on the Metro.

More Tips

Santacon can be a long day. Pace yourself and be sure to bring whatever your need for 12+ hours, and while you're at it, bring some to share with Santa. The Metro runs until about 2am.

Some tips to make your adventure more awesome:

• Start with a good breakfast - Rockwell has brunch specials.
• Bring cash, especially $1 bills (closing your check might leave Santa behind!)
• Don't drink your own alcohol in restaurants/bars.
• Throw away your trash in a proper receptacle.
• Use the buddy system - no Santa left behind!
• Bring extra Santa hats to spread holiday cheer! 
• Wear comfortable shoes.
• Wear something under your Santa jacket (in case it gets warm and you want to take it off) and bring warm layers to wear after dark when it cools off.
• Cheap Santa suits often itch. If so, wear a light layer underneath your suit for an itch-free day!