- Event Overview
About
Asbury Park, NJ
Ugly Sweater Pub Crawls
Asbury Park’s Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl brings the Jersey Shore’s beloved music and bar culture to the holiday sweater tradition in one of New Jersey’s most beloved destinations. Cookman Avenue and the boardwalk bar district are the heart of one of the most creatively vibrant communities on the East Coast and on ugly sweater night the combination of rock and roll history, craft bar culture, and holiday festivity creates an Asbury Park December experience that is completely unlike anywhere else.
Our Asbury Park route moves through Cookman Avenue and the surrounding bar district, stopping at venues that represent the creative spirit that has made this Shore town a destination for artists, musicians, and bar lovers from across New Jersey and beyond. The ugly sweater competition in Asbury Park draws on a community that has been pushing creative boundaries for decades and the entries are consistently among the most original in the state.
December in Asbury Park is cold, typically ranging from 28 to 38 degrees at night, with the Atlantic Ocean influence creating a coastal chill. The boardwalk in December has a romantic desolation that makes the bars even more inviting and the contrast between the holiday festivity and the winter Shore setting is genuinely atmospheric. Asbury Park has the creative energy that makes any event better.
Our hosts manage the Asbury Park route with local knowledge. Specials are confirmed, wristbands handle entry at every stop, and the ugly sweater contest brings Shore town creative energy to the holiday season.
Event Detalis
Largest Pub Crawl Event
40,000+ Attendees
100+ Participating Bars
Organized Event
- What's Included
What You Get With a Pub Crawl Ticket
Pub crawls for the biggest party holidays. Choose your event and join the party in 100+ cities across the USA.
Ugly Sweater Contest
The most outrageous sweater wins a prize. Wear your best worst holiday creation.
Welcome Drink at Check-In
Included with your ticket.
Drink Specials at Every Stop
Exclusive holiday pricing throughout the route.
Official 2026 Wristband
One wristband for every venue on the crawl.
On-Site Hosts
Our team manages the route and the sweater competition.
VIP Entry at Select Venues
Priority access at participating bars.
Holiday Party Gear
Festive accessories at check-in.
Pub Crawl Route
The crawl covers the best bars in the city’s top bar neighborhood.
Participating Venues on the Pub Crawl Route
The 2026 Asbury Park Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl route runs through State Street / Capitol Square. All stops within walking distance. Full lineup sent to ticket holders before the event.
How the Pub Crawl Works
Four simple steps to join the St. Patrick’s Day pub crawl and start bar hopping.
Purchase at PubCrawls.com. Receive confirmation with all Madison event details.
Arrive at State Street / Capitol Square at 6:00 PM for your wristband and digital venue map.
Your wristband unlocks drink specials at every stop on the route.
Official after party continues after main crawl hours. Wristband required.
Event Agendas
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does the crawl start?
Asbury Park NJ. Exact address with ticket purchase.
What is the weather like?
Asbury Park NJ in December averages 28 to 38 degrees at night. Cold Jersey Shore winter. Atlantic wind. Layer up.
Is there a dress code?
Ugly sweaters are the theme. The more outrageous the better.
What is included?
Welcome drink, wristband, drink specials, holiday gear, ugly sweater contest.
Group bookings?
Ten or more get priority entry. Contact pubcrawls.com.
Age requirement?
21 and over with valid ID.
Can I buy at the door?
Subject to availability. Buy in advance.
Is the event walkable?
Yes. All venues are within walking distance on the route.
