The event's roots go back to 1994, when a counterculture group called the Cacophony Society hosted "Cheap Suit Santas."

How SantaCon Got Its Start in San Francisco Counterculture

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How SantaCon Got Its Start in San Francisco Counterculture

How SantaCon Got Its Start in San Francisco Counterculture