SPRINGFIELD — Holiday revelers are invited to don their Santa hats and best (or ugliest) Christmas sweater to participate in SantaCon, returning to downtown Springfield on Thursday, Dec. 11.

In fact, for this party, holiday attire of some kind is required.

“SantaCon has become one of downtown’s most anticipated traditions,” said Michelle Grout, executive director of the Springfield Business Improvement District, in a statement. “It brings people together, highlights our local bars and restaurants, and showcases the fun and vibrancy of Springfield during the holiday season. It injects foot traffic, visibility, and economic activity into multiple businesses in a single evening.”

SantaCon is presented as a collaboration between the Business Improvement District and the Young Professional S

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