Christmas bar crawls bring cheer, charity and commerce to the OBX

Prior 12 Bars of Christmas holiday décor Jolly Roger (Holly Jolly Christmas) Prior 12 Bars of Christmas holiday décor Lucky 12’s (Jingle 12) transformed backyard. Prior 12 Bars of Christmas holiday décor Goombays Grille (Gommbrrrs).

By Brian Tress | Outer Banks Voice

On a chilly December night last year, emcee Kay Nickens stood at the door of the Party Sleigh, the OBX Party Bus trimmed in lights and garland, greeting passengers in Santa hats and sequined sweaters. Her husband Scott, behind the wheel, checked the night’s route as passengers climbed aboard, laughing and jingling with holiday energy.

“It’s always such a fun mix of personalities,” Nickens said. “And people go all out — from tacky sweaters to Clark Gri

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