Holiday festivities continue across the neighborhood this weekend as Old Town gears up for its annual Krampusnacht celebration, expected to draw nearly 10,000 visitors on Saturday. Local businesses say the event provides a much-needed boost.
- Old Town is expecting nearly 10,000 visitors for its annual Krampusnacht celebration, a major holiday event that began three years ago.
- Attendees like Paul Howard and Michelle Manz are already visiting numerous local shops to get into the spirit.
- Local businesses, including Grace Boutique and Bad Annie’s, looking forward to the boost in business this weekend
- Krampusnacht will take place Saturday from 4–9 p.m. and is free to attend.
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“We have a little bit for everyone,” said James Lenon, Old Town Neighborhood Association executive director.
Krampusnacht began three years ago when Old Town organizers set out to create a new kind of holiday celebration. Their idea quickly grew into one of the neighborhood’s most anticipated winter events.
“These are Krampus horns from last year’s Krampus Fest,” said Paul Howard, showing off his gear. “We were down here then and just had to come back — it was so much fun.”…