Krampusnacht DC 2015

The 4th Annual DC Krampuslauf! Enjoy a different kind of holiday celebration and raise funds for Santa's Cause D.C (also on Facebook)! Krampusnacht DC hosts their the 4th Annual Krampuslauf, paying homage to "Krampus" -- Santa's Counterpart from European lore that 'punishes' the 'naughty' children while Santa takes care of the 'nice'. Evening Schedule: 6pm - Santa's Cause D.C. Benefit Reception Santa Claus, children's activities and live entertainment. Location Gallery O on H (1354 H St. NE DC). Suggested donations of $10 or unwrapped Christmas gift requested. 7pm - Krampuslauf Walk H Street NE Start: 1354 H St, NE (Gallery O on H) West on H Street to 11th & H East on H Street to 13th & H 9pm – 11pm After party Gallery O on H 21+ Suggested donations of $10 or unwrapped Christmas gift requested. General Info: Please dress in layers -- all/most of the activites, including the dance party are outside in Gallery O's beautiful courtyard. There will be a cash bar at Gallery O Parking can be tricky on H Street - leave plenty of time ot park, double check the signs to make sure that you aren't in a "resident sticker only" zone. Since it is a Saturday, time restrictions should be lifted on the meters, making it possible to pay for the meter for your whole stay. More about the event! Kids activities, photos with Krampus and Santa and performances kick off a fundraising walk of the Krampus down H street and culminate in an afterparty with DJ's and refreshments! On the evening of 5 December (eve of the Feast of St. Nicholas), a beast-like creature roams the streets frightening children with rusty chains and bells. According to Alpine lore, St. Nicholas is accompanied by several helpful attendants, one of which is the horned satyr known as Krampus. Whereas St. Nicholas rewards well-behaved children with gifts, Krampus is said to capture particularly naughty children in his sack and carry them away to his lair for punishment! The evening starts at Gallery O on H with a family friendly reception featuring children activities, Santa Clause, photos with Krampus and Santa and live performances. Following the reception, St. Nicholas leads the the ‘Krampuslauf’ on H Street N.E. Participants then will reconvene at Gallery O on H for an after party. No cover for the event, a $10 suggested donation is requested. Reception and walk are open to all ages. After party is 21+ at 9pm. Costumes or any reasonable attempt is highly encouraged.