Jingle Bells & Naughty Elves – Christmas in July – Elf Rampage on Las Olas

We will be meeting at the Historic Stranahan House Museum for a group photo at 6pm near the Las Olas Water Taxi stop.

Join the official group to keep updated on all events:
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Here Are Some Basic RULES/INFO:

• Don’t forget to take lots of pictures and post them to our Facebook & Instagram page.
• We’d also like you to make a report of how YOUR rampage went.
• Give us all the reindeer and elfish details as your night progresses.
• If you plan to spread the love in your own town with a private group, feel free to post those too if you would like more participants. Nothing wrong with celebrating your own way either by dressing up and doing your errands in costume for the day if you prefer to keep your distance. But we want pictures

Special notes to all Santa’s helpers:

• DON’T FORGET TO PAY WITH CASH!
• Please bring your ID and have it ready at the door.
• TIP your bar tender, cuz Santa’s Elves are good like that.
• All our Naughty Elves are responsible for their own health and safety and that of their families and helpers.
• We encourage all Elves to respect local ordinances and requirements imposed by the City of Fort Lauderdale and the individual establishments.
• Keep your eyes peeled for announcements!

BAR OWNERS: Please message Audrey and/or the Las Olas page directly if you plan to have specials along with any safety rules you would like us to follow for your establishment and we will update accordingly. You can fill out this form: https://fs24.formsite.com/eZQqRQ/yp4p9yybhn/index

SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS: We are happy to advertise any raffles discounts or freebies for Santa’s Elves, just message Audrey and/or the Las Olas page directly to share what services you would like to provide. You can fill out this form:
https://fs24.formsite.com/eZQqRQ/yp4p9yybhn/index

Now for the fun Stuff! – This is how it Works

Please Read All of This!

1. AGAIN! Santa’s Elves do not make children cry. Really – If you see kids, give them nice toys, candy, or something pleasant. Remember, even Elves take some time to vacation, but please remember you represent Santa & the North Pole!
   Parents and Tourists are a different matter altogether — adjust based on their attitude. Don’t force your gifts though, there are lots of grinches roaming around.
2. Our Naughty Elves are on vacation & dress for all occasions. It’s a CHRISTMAS IN JULY event in South Florida. Dress to maximize merriment whether singing Christmas carols in the sun, or showing off your dance moves.
3. Elves do not whine!
4. Bring gifts — NAUGHTY gifts to give grown ups; NICE stuff to give kids. Throwing coal at people is discouraged no matter who they are. Again, no forced gifts.
5. Watching Santa’s Elves get drunk and obnoxious is fun. Babysitting any of Santa’s Elves while they get sick in an alley is not. Don’t be that Naughty Elf!
6. BRING LOTS OF CASH. Pay for your Beer and tip the bar staff, we want to be able to do this for many more years. Bribery and being polite gets you everywhere! Also pay for your beer or drink as soon as you get it. Other Elves get tired of waiting on any other Elves to clear their tab before being able to move on. This entire adventure should be CASH ONLY. Credit Cards only take longer and it takes long enough to serve all of y’all when we rush the bar. Don’t forget that hand sanitizer!
7. No Naughty Elves left behind. Don’t go leaving one or two of Santa’s Elves in the process. Santa don’t like that. Be a good “Buddy”! Pick a few people you know and keep an eye out for them when it’s time to move to the next location. If you don’t see them, speak up so everyone waits. Every one of Santa’s Elves should have at least 2-3 other “Naughty Elves” they look out for and that look out for them. We don’t want to leave someone in the potty and have them wandering around looking for us. This is safer in numbers. What one Naughty Elf couldn’t get away with without getting questioned, 50 can. Stick together my little Naughty Elves!
8. Memorize these answers to important questions that may arise:
   • Who’s in charge? “Santa”
   • What organization are you with? “Santa”
   • What are you protesting? “Nothing, Santa’s gave us a summer vacation so we’re having a party on Las Olas!”
   • How did you get here? “I traveled through the seven levels of the Candy Cane forest, past the sea of twirly-swirly gum drops, then I walked through the Lincoln Tunnel and got on a plane to sunny Fort Lauderdale!”
   • Where are you going next? “I’m only allowed to tell you if you wear this hat and buy me a beer.”
9. Dress up! You don’t have to dress as one of Santa’s Elves proper. That’s BORING! Variations of Santa’s Elf-ness are deeply appreciated, both by those we bring joy to – as well as the other Elves! Variants of elves or reindeer or what-have-you are fine as well! ONLY SANTA’S ELVES!
10. Please realize that this indeed is an event to have a heck of a lot of fun, and of course, with the assistance of liquor. It’s not, however, an event to get drunken to the point that Santa’s Elves end up insulting, fighting, degrading, or being angry Elves to people that run the places that we visit – or to the regular patrons that are there. Remember, we’re LUCKY that they let THIS many Elves into their places of business – and we’d like to keep coming back. Also, there is no “bail fund” for incarcerated Naughty Elves – so you’ll be on your own with that.
11. Santa’s Elves that drink should make sure that they are also Santa’s Elves that can drive home, or make arrangements so that they don’t need to. This is a no-brainer, but alas, I feel it needs to be said. I don’t want any casualties. We need as many of Santa’s Naughty Elves for “return tours”, so to speak. We suggest bringing a designated driver and of course using Rideshares as much as possible – or just get a hotel room. The more of Santa’s Elves that ride together in each vehicle, the fewer individuals need to remain dry.

Santa’s Elves Do’s and Don’ts.

• Address every Elf as their “Name” + “the Elf” (aka, Buddy the Elf) in the first, second, and third person, singular and plural.
• DO have something ready to hand out, even if it’s just candy canes.
• DO be ready for new adventure at a moment’s notice.

Finally, please respect any blocked off areas or anywhere you see that still shows signs of construction. This is not what we are about and violators will sadly have to be removed from future events. Please respect our city and each other…

Santa’s Elves most powerful words are “Please” and “Thank you”.

We look forward to seeing you!

Christmas In July Participating Locations Along Las Olas Boulevard
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