Seattle Santarchy
December 2003
Every year during the Christmas season, about a 100 people dress up as Santas, elves, reindeer, Satan Claus, Disco Claus, Elfis, goth snowmen, elf vixens, Super Santa, and whatever else strikes their fancy. The horde then wanders the streets of Seattle for a long night of descending upon unsuspecting bars and their patrons. Some patrons think the rambunctious Christmas follies are funny, others cheer as the army of red and white finally leaves and moves on to the next victims. Cars and busses honk and wave with smiles, at least until the Santarchists block traffic while crossing streets and distracting drivers...
Suzanne, Pimpin' Santa Mark, and other Santas take to the streets
Bouncers checking IDs had a tough time keeping up with all the masked Santas coming in
As the Santas poured in, the bar space always got quickly cozy
Impromptu Santa cancan
Mark (after a bit too much eggnog) and Suzanne