SantaCon events in San Francisco and New York City have drawn thousands of participants, flooding the streets with revelers dressed as Santas and elves. The annual pub crawl in SF and the Dyker Heights Christmas display in NYC have attracted large crowds, but some residents have expressed concerns about the impact of the events on their neighborhoods. Additionally, the Santa Skivvies run in the Castro district of SF aimed to benefit the San Francisco AIDS Foundation. While the displays and events have brought merriment to many, they have also sparked debates about their impact on local communities.
A family in a small New York town holds the Guinness World Record for the most lights on a residential property, with 720,420. For the visitors who come to see them, the lights are supersized holiday cheer. For some neighbors, it’s a holiday nightmare. https://t.co/dIr1f3ohrr
These homeowners are outfitting their properties with Christmas tree farms, life-size Nutcrackers and flying reindeer. “Everything seems more magical with Christmas lights and décor.” https://t.co/5Yr8hMUwk8 https://t.co/5Yr8hMUwk8
A family in a small New York town holds the Guinness World Record for the most lights on a residential property, with 720,420. For the visitors who come to see them, the lights are supersized holiday cheer. For some neighbors, it’s a holiday nightmare. https://t.co/oD4qHxkl5N https://t.co/9kCHihyE0U
I Spent My Afternoon at SF's SantaCon. Here’s What I Saw From classy Santas to Commando Santas, diverse interpretations of ol' Saint Nick flooded the streets, with a mix of merriment and meaningful moments. https://t.co/Lt2SF5LKVA
Elves take Manhattan for family-friendly fun, a day after drunken SantaCon https://t.co/UYKCPRWySA https://t.co/k669PPHh1D
We kicked off the annual Santa Skivvies run in the Castro, benefiting the San Francisco AIDS Foundation. Go Santas! https://t.co/mEnm6ZB1cG
A local's guide to enjoying the Dyker Heights Christmas Lights https://t.co/4fEXqvIl6z
PHOTOS: 2023 SantaCon takes over NYC 🎅🎄 https://t.co/zYQXTbODue
Dazzling lights, inflatable Santas and giant snowmen: NYC's Dyker Heights Christmas display is back and 100,000 revelers are expected to visit the stunning Brooklyn boulevard - but some residents aren't happy about the 'eyesore' https://t.co/Idrsne3YVu https://t.co/CJdKP7CvCr
Red and white flood streets of SF for SantaCon as thousands participate in annual pub crawl https://t.co/IRy1fNPtbF https://t.co/0q7Xlgo02v