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Come one, come all to celebrate this ancient European holiday! Enjoy the restaurants, performers, and holiday shops with the whole family on this night of old world festivities and magical surprises! This is a FREE all ages event. KRAMPUS WILL ARRIVE AT 7:00PM - DON'T MISS HIM!
Be at the main stage at 7:00 sharp to see Krampus. Get your picture taken with him - this year you can get a color photo.
Live music - Krampus band "Sleigher" at 7:00
https://www.facebook.com/SleigherKrampusBand/
Krampus Krawl Bar Crawl! Penn Brewery is excited to be the sponsor this year. More info and announcements coming soon!
What is Krampusnacht?
The Feast of St. Nicholas is celebrated in parts of Europe on 6 December.On the preceding evening of December 5, Krampus Night or Krampusnacht, the Krampus appears on the streets. Sometimes accompanying St. Nicholas and sometimes on his own, Krampus visits homes and businesses.The Saint usually appears in the Eastern Rite vestments of a bishop, and he carries a golden ceremonial staff. Unlike North American versions of Santa Claus, in these celebrations Saint Nicholas concerns himself only with the good children, while Krampus is responsible for the bad. Nicholas dispenses gifts, while Krampus supplies coal and the ruten bundles.
In German-speaking Alpine folklore, Krampus is a horned, anthropomorphic figure. According to traditional narratives around the figure, Krampus punishes children during the Christmas season who have misbehaved, in contrast with Saint Nicholas, who rewards well-behaved ones with gifts.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Market Square, Pittsburgh, United States