Being bad is good when Krampusfest goes down at the Plaza Live Sunday

Santa Claus may be coming to town later this month, but Krampus is headed to Orlando this very weekend to add some naughty revelry to your holiday festivities.

In some parts of Europe, Christmas celebrations are preceded by the arrival of Santa’s fell confederate Krampus, who is tasked with visiting punishments upon those children who’ve ended up on the naughty list.

Krampusfest returns to the Plaza Live in the Milk District Sunday for a freewheeling celebration of being bad, featuring a holiday market and Christmasy vendors, along with rollicking live music, costume contests, festive frights and a krampuslauf parade.

There will additionally be snacks and beverages for attendees to enjoy. Kids are welcome during the earlier hours of the festival, but must remain with their parent or guardian after dark. Because these Krampii are serious about their work.

2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, Plaza Live, 425 N. Bumby Ave., themilkdistrict.org, free.

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This article appears in Dec 4-10, 2024.