The Rules of Santacon + Covid Considerations
Greetings Santa,
Santacon is almost a week away (Dec 18), and we're running this year a little different. In addition to our regular rules we have Covid guidance and outdoor options at each stop.
The Original Rules (link)
Thou Shalt Not Annoy Thy driver. Or bouncer. Or bartender.
Thou Shalt Pick Up Whatever One Does Droppeth on The Floor.
Thou Shalt keep a tight reign on all possessions – particularly backpacks and Santa sacks (unattended bags are a big red flag for transit security).
Thou ~Shalt NOT~ be overly rowdy, just really “jolly.”
Thou Shalt keep an eye on your containers (nudge, nudge – wink, wink…).
Thou Shalt tip Good Drivers, Bartenders, Santas.
Thou Shalt not leave anything on the sleighs or Metro.
Remember, the answer is "Santa."
Who's in charge? SANTA
Who are you with? SANTA
Who organized this? SANTA
Who just puked in that trashcan? SANTA
Santacon Covid "Rules"
It's been two years and I while I may want to hug everyone, everyone may not want to be hugged. People have individual levels of comfort and Santa respects our individual autonomy and group safety simultaneously.
If you are feeling ill, please stay home. There’s always next year.
All our venues have outdoor spaces.
Venues are following the LA City vaccine ordinance, which require proof of vaccination or negative test. Have your vax card or negative ID test results easily accessible (a photo on your phone, a photocopy).
Wear a mask.
Respect social distancing. Ask before you get close to someone.
If you only want to come to the park stop, read on for details.
And lastly, get your vaccine and the booster. It's the best protection from Covid, with bonus superpowers!
What's the route?
Normally, when someone asks me this question, I give them a dumb look. But it's Covid year, and we've decided to be more transparent than usual -- especially since some of you may only want to participate in the park stop (hello - snow!). Details will be shared the day, but this is our general route.
Stop 1: 12 Noon - 2:30pm: Downtown, venue has indoor and outdoor space
Stop 2: 3pm-5pm: Park Stop, Los Feliz area
Stop 3: 5:30pm - 8/till you can't ho no mo, Hollywood, venue has indoor and outdoor space (and no, it's not Boardners!)
Got questions or concerns, hit reply and let Santa know.
See you on December 18th.
HO!
-Santavescent
PS. Reply to Santa if you are only coming to the park stop and want more detail.