Red and white flood streets of SF for SantaCon as thousands participate in annual pub crawl

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- A different kind of fundraiser took place in San Francisco's Union Square Saturday.

Thousands from all over the Bay Area participated in the annual citywide pub crawl known as SantaCon.

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The event brings large crowds of people dressed as Santa and his elves into the city.

While attendees support their local bars, their generosity can be as free-flowing as the spirits they partake in.

Participants are asked to bring unwrapped toys to donate to the San Francisco Fire Department toy drive.

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