- Event Overview
About
Bethlehem, PA
Ugly Sweater Pub Crawls
Bethlehem’s Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl brings the Christmas City’s bar culture and Pennsylvania holiday spirit to the holiday sweater tradition in the most appropriately named city for a December event in America. The South Side and the downtown bar districts have developed into a vibrant Bethlehem bar scene and on ugly sweater night the combination of Bethlehem’s beloved Christmas tradition, the Lehigh Valley community warmth, and the excellent local bars creates a holiday celebration that is completely and perfectly Christmas City.
Our Bethlehem route moves through the South Side and the surrounding bar district, stopping at venues that represent the quality and character of what Bethlehem’s bar scene has built. The ugly sweater competition in Bethlehem draws on the creative energy of a community that has made the holiday season a year-round identity and the entries reflect that Pennsylvania steel town character combined with genuine Christmas spirit that gives the Christmas City its name.
December in Bethlehem is cold, typically ranging from 25 to 35 degrees at night. The Lehigh Valley winter is real but Bethlehem at Christmas is one of the most spectacular holiday settings in Pennsylvania. The Christmas lights, the Moravian Star, and the South Side bar community create a genuinely magical holiday pub crawl backdrop.
Our hosts manage the Bethlehem route with local knowledge. Specials are confirmed, wristbands handle entry at every stop, and the ugly sweater contest brings Christmas City creativity to the holiday season.
Event Detalis
Everything you need to know about the Bethlehem Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl.
VIP Wristband
Largest Pub Crawl Event
Top Bethlehem Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl
40,000+ Attendees
Thousands join the annual Bethlehem Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl
100+ Participating Bars
Organized Event
- What's Included
What You Get With a Pub Crawl Ticket
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Ugly Sweater Contest
The most outrageous sweater wins a prize.
Welcome Drink at Check-In
Included with your ticket.
Drink Specials at Every Stop
Exclusive holiday pricing throughout the route.
Official 2025 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 Bethlehem Ugly Sweater Bar 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 Bethlehem Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl and start bar hopping.
Purchase at pubcrawls.com.
7:00 PM. Address with ticket confirmation.
Welcome drink, wristband, holiday gear. Route starts at 7:30 PM.
Hosts guide the group through venues all evening.
Event Agendas
Your complete Bethlehem Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl timeline from check-in to after-party.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the Bethlehem Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl.
Where does the crawl start?
Bethlehem PA. Exact address with ticket purchase.
What is the weather like?
Bethlehem PA in December averages 25 to 35 degrees at night. Cold Lehigh Valley winter. Christmas City in full holiday mode.
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.
