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Tens of thousands of St. Nick fans in festive fancy dress have invaded the streets of New York to celebrate SantaCon 2022 - as NYPD braces itself for debauched and drunken behavior at the notorious annual event.
Hordes of revelers dressed as Mr and Mrs. Claus, Christmas trees, reindeers, elves and even the Grinch flooded Times Square at 10am on Saturday to kick off the festivities.
The crowd is there to take part in an epic pub crawl that includes sixty-five bars, club and venues from Midtown to the East Village - with proceeds from the $15 tickets given to charity.
'Looking for a spot without a line?! There are FOUR huge clubs on the West Side you can spend your time dancing instead of standing outside. You can go to any venue all day with your wristband,' wrote one promoter.
Partygoers were in good cheer - if a little cold- as they paraded down the streets, dancing, playing games and listening to live music while snapping photos of them amusing scenes around them.
Thousands of Santa Claus look alikes flood the streets of New York dressed as Mr and Mrs. Claus, Christmas trees, reindeers, elves and even the Grinch
A group of twenty-somethings and younger having a blast snapping photos and in the holiday spirit
An estimated 30,000 revelers in festive fancy dress hit the streets in NYC to celebrate SantaCon on Saturday
The annual event kicked off at 10am in Times Square and ends in the East Village
