Santa will see you December 13-14, 2024 for SantaCon XIV
HOHOHOHO! Santa had a blast with you during December 8-9, 2023
Below are the details about Santa’s route during SantaCon XIII. Check back soon for information about SantaCon XIV during December 13-14, 2024!
Where did Santa go?! What time did he start!?
When SantaCon Ocean City began on the boardwalk in 2011, we had an official start time and moved as a group from bar to bar. As SantaCon grew, the event became a “choose your own adventure,” with Santas and merry elves arriving as soon as the bars opened and staying until close. Now, we encourage you to pop in when and where you want during the times listed below. You’ll find Santa at all of these bars & restaurants. It’s all part of the SantaCon magic!
The reindeer delivered Santa to these locations on December 8 & 9, 2023:
Friday night, December 8, 2023: SantaCon Kickoff Party
- SantaCon Kickoff Party at Pickles Pub, 706 Philadelphia Ave. 7:00 pm, with $5 orange crushes and Beats by Deogee at 9:30 pm. Pickles is supporting the Children’s House by the Sea.
Saturday morning, December 9, 2023: Breakfast with Santa
- Breakfast with Santa at Crawl Street Tavern on Wicomico Street in Downtown Ocean City. Opens at 8:00 am; full bar open at 9:00 am. Crawl Street is supporting Kenille’s Kupboard Pet Pantry & Rescue. You can donate to Kenille’s on their GoFundMe.
After breakfast on Saturday, December 9, 2023: Wicomico Street and the Boardwalk
Santa was spotted at these fine Wicomico Street establishments:
- Cork Bar & Grille will open at 10:00 am.
- The Bearded Clam will open at 10:00 am.
- Crawl Street Tavern will be open at 8:00 am for breakfast. Live music from 12:00 – 6:00 pm in the afternoon: 12:00 – 3:00 pm Lennon La Ricci & The Leftovers, 3:00 – 6:00 pm Risky Business.
- Wild Bill’s will open at noon. Live music 5:00 to 8:00 pm with the Rockaholics.
The Wicomico Street bars will be helping the puppies and kittens over at Kenille’s Kupboard Pet Pantry & Rescue.
You can also drop off dry dog/puppy food, dry cat food, treats (no rawhide please) at their colorful bins placed at the Wicomico Street bars. You can donate to Kenille’s on their GoFundMe.
Santa could be found at these great boardwalk bars, too:
- Purple Moose Saloon, on the boardwalk between Talbot and Caroline Streets. Opens at 11:00 am. Drink specials all day. Live music from 3:00 – 7:00 pm with 90s rock from Sugar Jack and DJ Madame Dutchess. The Purple Moose is supporting the Children’s House by the Sea.
- Cabanas Beach Bar & Grille, 2nd Street and the Boards (just a short walk up from the Purple Moose). Opens at 11:00 am. Deep Eddy Vodka specials and the Best Smash Burger on the Boards. Cabanas is supporting the Gavin Knupp Foundation.
If you came into town for some afternoon fun and want lunch:
- 45th Street Taphouse Bar & Grille, located at 4507 Coastal Hwy. Opens at 11:00 am. Come for lunch in your best North Pole attire and get 15% off your check! The 45th Street Taphouse is supporting the Children’s House by the Sea.
Saturday evening, Dec. 9, 2023: the 28th Street Barmuda Triangle
On your merry way to 28th Street:
- Stop in at Pickles Pub for a pickle shot! 706 Philadelphia Ave. Pickles is supporting the Children’s House by the Sea.
Santa was at these jolly 28th Street bars and restaurants :
- 28th Street Pit & Pub, with 50% off wings. Pit & Pub is supporting Randy’s Crew.
- Mother’s Cantina, with happy hour until 7:00 pm and specials on Burley Oak beer all night long. Mother’s is supporting the Surfrider Foundation.
- Coins Pub & Restaurant, with music from DJ Giddy Up 4:00 – 6:30 pm, and Shortcut Sunny at 7:30 pm. Coins is supporting Worcester County GOLD.
- Buxy’s Salty Dog Saloon & Dry Dock 28, with music from DJ Giddy Up at 7:00 pm. Buxy’s & Dry Dock are supporting Diakonia.
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For a great look at the 2018 merry madness on Wicomico Street, check out this awesome video from our friends at Shore Shack Media and WOCMD “The Good News:”
