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…

Seattle Santarchy: Suzanne, Pimpin' Santa Mark, And Other Santas

Suzanne, Pimpin’ Santa Mark, and other Santas take to the streets



Seattle Santarchy: Garwood And Santas Get Into The Comet Tavern

Bouncers checking IDs had a tough time keeping up with all the masked Santas coming in



Seattle Santarchy Santas Overflowing Into A Bar

As the Santas poured in, the bar space always got quickly cozy



Seattle Santarchy Santa Cancan

Impromptu Santa cancan



Seattle Santarchy: Mark And Suzanne Santas

Mark (after a bit too much eggnog) and Suzanne