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3 Can't-Miss Boozy Holiday Bar Crawls

Party with the best of them while imbibing some holiday spirits.

by Zach Bush | Dec. 3, 2019 | 1:00 PM

People want to eat, drink and be merry during the holidays. But if you’re looking for an exciting departure from your normal Christmas drinking habits, check out one of these three beer crawls/fun runs. Pay for a ticket and bounce around from bar to bar with your friends, consuming getting boozy to your heart’s content. Wear wacky outfits, play games, win prizes and have a great time — even if you’re on the Naughty List.

12 Bars of Christmas Bar Crawl — Dec. 7
Get in the spirit with this enchanting school bus journey to 12 bars spread throughout downtown Cleveland. Break out your over-the-top holiday outfits and fill up the 16-ounce Santa stadium cups at stops such as Barely House, Wild Eagle Saloon and more, which all have drink specials. More info: facebook.com/events

Christmas Ale Beer Crawl & Ugly Sweater Crawl — Dec. 7
The specialty Christmas ales will be flowing in downtown Willoughby when 10 local hotspots such as Willoughby Brewing Co., Ballantine and more host this year’s edition of the Christmas Ale Beer Crawl & Ugly Sweater Crawl. Grab a passport, don your souvenir Santa hat and sample Christmas ales from each bar. More info: facebook.com/events 

Santas in Tremont — Dec. 14
Work up a sweat and get a buzz while traversing (at your own pace) the neighborhood of Tremont in this annual 1-mile fun run, jog or walk. The pre-race party kicks off at Tremont Taphouse, and a post-race party takes over South Side, but bars such as Edison’s Pub and Barrio are also in on the fun with specials for all participants. Don’t miss the race T-shirt (pick Team Santa or Team Grinch) and the complimentary beer at the finish line. More info: runsignup.com

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