- Event Overview
About
Riverside, CA
Ugly Sweater Pub Crawls
Riverside’s Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl brings the Inland Empire’s bar culture and Southern California holiday spirit to the holiday sweater tradition. The Historic Downtown Mission Inn area and the surrounding bar district are the heart of Riverside nightlife and on ugly sweater night the combination of the Mission Inn Festival of Lights spectacular, UC Riverside energy, and the excellent Riverside bar community creates a holiday celebration that is genuinely unique to the Inland Empire.
Our Riverside route moves through the downtown Mission Inn area and the surrounding bar district, stopping at venues that represent the full quality of what Riverside’s bar scene has built. The ugly sweater competition in Riverside draws on the creative energy of a UC Riverside community and the broader Inland Empire creative class and the entries reflect that Southern California creativity applied to the holiday sweater.
December in Riverside is mild, typically ranging from 45 to 62 degrees at night. The Southern California winter is ideal pub crawl weather and the Mission Inn Festival of Lights creates one of the most spectacular holiday backdrop settings for any pub crawl in America. The historic Mission Inn illuminated for the holidays with ugly sweaters everywhere is genuinely spectacular.
Our hosts manage the Riverside route with local knowledge. Specials are confirmed, wristbands handle entry at every stop, and the ugly sweater contest brings Inland Empire creativity to the holiday season.
Event Detalis
Everything you need to know about the Riverside Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl.
VIP Wristband
Largest Pub Crawl Event
Top Riverside Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl
40,000+ Attendees
Thousands join the annual Riverside 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 Riverside Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl 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 Riverside 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 Riverside Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl timeline from check-in to after-party.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the Riverside Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl.
Where does the crawl start?
Riverside CA. Exact address with ticket purchase.
What is the weather like?
Riverside CA in December averages 45 to 62 degrees at night. Mild Southern California winter. Great outdoor weather.
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.
