santarchist, Author at Detroit Santarchy

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Detroit Santarchy 2025

Posted on November 13, 2025December 11, 2025 by santarchist

detroit santarchy 2025

UPDATED 12/11/2025: Greetings fellow SANTARCHISTS!! We finally have the satellite bus pickup locations for Dec. 20th 2025 secured! It’s first come, first serve. So, don’t piss around. if you want to hitch a ride to our meetup spot at the Brooklyn Detroit. The buses will all pick up at 6:30pm at the following locations.

Dearborn-Biergarten 22184 Mich. Ave. Dearborn Mi.
Ferndale -J’s Penalty Box 22726 Woodward Ave. Ferndale, Mi
Livonia-(two buses) K of C Hall 19801 Farmington Road Livonia, Mi
Wyandotte – Joe’s Hamburgers 3041 Biddle Ave Wyandotte, Mi
Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti – Tap Room 201 W. Michigan Ave. Ypsilanti, Mi.
Plymouth- Post Bar- 8744 Penniman Ave. Plymouth, MI
Roseville/Warren-Lumberyard Pub & Grub 26700 Schoenherr Rd Warren, Mi.

REMEMBER the bus number you rode in on so at the end of the night you can find it to get back to your city.

Once you get to the Brooklyn Detroit you can ride ANY bus to all the bars until 12:45-1am. All the buses will just loop to the participating bars until 12:45.-1am always returning to our hub (The Brooklyn-Detroit). Got it?? Good!!

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And then, just before this last post…

UPDATED 12/07/2025: Greetings fellow Santarchists! Santa finally regained consciousness and is gearing up for 2025’s DETROIT SANTARCHY! The date this year is Saturday Dec 20th. We’ve made some major changes this year in our never-ending quest to make things go smoother as changes in the city become more and more complicated to traverse.

After a few nightmare episodes last year when our bus drivers decided to go rogue and go wherever the F#%K they wanted to go instead of following instructions, we ended our 20-year relationship and are working with a new bus company. We also have a great new starting location “The Brooklyn” with plenty of capacity and really good drink prices!

We always like to hear from you freaks about bus pickup locations within 30-35 minutes of Downtown Detroit so please chime in on that. Let us know what city and if you have a bar in mind that is Santa-friendly and won’t mind you parking there all night without getting towed. As usual, we will also be selling bus passes at our start up location. More info to come!

*****IMPORTANT PLEASE READ*****

FAQ:

Q.What day is the event?

A. It is December 20th, 2025

starting at “The Brooklyn” 2000 Brooklyn St. Detroit,Mi. 7pm.

Q. How old do I have to be to participate?

A. 21 or older

Q. How much is a pass?

A. $30.00

Q. Can I pay with a credit card or debit card?

A. Cash only

Q. Can I buy my pass in advance?

A. No. You can only purchase the pass the day of the event.

Q. Can I buy my pass at one of the satellite pick ups?

A. Yes, on the day of the event and it’s still only $30.00.

Q. If I catch a bus at a satellite location, will the bus take me back to that location?

A. Yes, as long as you get back to the Brooklyn on time. If you decide to stay longer at a bar once it’s announced that is the last pick up, we will not send a bus to go back for you.

Q. What time will the bus take me back to the satellite location?

A. We require that all buses start heading back to the Brooklyn at 1:00am and hit the road for original locations between and 1:30.

Q. How will I know what bus to get on to take me back to satellite location?

A. All buses will have a sign in the window indicating the satellite location that it originated in. So please pay attention. The bus will NOT turn around to take you back.

Q. What do I do if I lollygagged and I miss the bus back to the satellite location?

A. You can call an Uber, taxi, your mom or a friend to pick you up and take you home.

Q. Do I have to dress up?

A. Yes, festive costume is mandatory.

Q. What bars are we going to?

A. The name of the bars are released on the day of the event. You can find each bar that we are going to on the back of your pass.

Q. What do I do if I don’t like the bar that I’m at?

A. Take your whiny ass outside and catch the bus to the next bar.

Q. Can I bring my own alcohol into the bar?

A. Absolutely not.

Q. What if I don’t want to buy a pass but I still want to go to each bar in my own car?

A. You will then be required to pay whatever the cover charge is for each bar. Every bar will be charging cover if you do not have an official santarchy pass. Regardless of how you are dressed.

REMEMBER KIDDOS, THIS IS A MARATHON, NOT A SPRINT. PACE YOURSELF, SO YOU CAN ENJOY THE WHOLE NIGHT.

If you ask any of these questions in a post, you more than likely will not get a response.

We are too busy exercising our livers.

No Fisticuffs: Be on Your Good Behavior

Posted on December 15, 2016 by santarchist

santas follow the rules

Let’s face it, lots of Santas mixed with alcohol and other pleasure enhancers can sometimes equal bad vibes and bad behavior. The Detroit Santarchy has a good reputation. Remember, we are guests at the establishments where we will be imbibing a drink or two. Stay cool. Stay friendly. And most importantly, don’t be a Captain Bring Down by fighting or being a bad, ugly drunken Santa.

In some cities, this Santarchy is something that is feared by the local businesses. But here in Detroit, especially here in the Corktown-Cass Corridore area where we will be, the drinking establishments look forward to Santa, because they know we are here for good cheer.

Rules for a Fun Night:

Be nice and make friends, this is not a contest to see who can be the most obnoxious idiot. We’re here to relax and have fun.
If you are told no or to back off, don’t let alcohol cloud your judgement: be cool and back off. Don’t obsess over something that won’t matter once you wake up in the morning.
If the pace of alcohol consumption is going too fast, slow down and have a bite to eat.
Listen to the bus drivers. If a driver asks you to settle down, or to not smoke on the bus, do it.
Don’t ask the drivers to deviate from the route. It’s very important for the drivers to stay on route and on time to keep the flow of Santas moving. Deviating from the route messes up a system that works. If you want to go somewhere that is off the route… that’s what Uber is for.

Posted on September 1, 2015December 13, 2015 by santarchist

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Site Make Over

Posted on August 15, 2015September 11, 2015 by santarchist

Okay… Alright… After a whole bunch of years, the site is getting a long overdue make over. Being Santa, with all the traditions and stuff, it was hard to break away from typing the code. But, alas,I’ve finally relented, and we’re updating to a more modern looking site. Hopefully, you will find it easy to use and mobile friendly, which seems like a must now-a-days.

Take a spin and check things out. The galleries have all been moved over to Santarchy Past. If you have photos to share, check out our page: http://detroitsantarchy.net/home/share-your-photos/.