- Event Overview
About
Tempe, AZ
Ugly Sweater Pub Crawls
Tempe’s Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl brings Mill Avenue’s college-town bar energy and Arizona State University spirit to the holiday sweater tradition. Mill Avenue is one of the most vibrant bar corridors in the Southwest and on ugly sweater night the ASU student creative energy, the excellent bars, and the warm Arizona December weather create a holiday celebration that has a youthful enthusiasm and creative originality all its own.
Our Tempe route moves through Mill Avenue and the surrounding bar district, stopping at venues that serve the ASU community and the broader Tempe bar scene. The ugly sweater competition in Tempe draws on the creativity and irreverence of a college town and the entries here consistently produce the most inventive and unexpected sweater designs of any event in the Phoenix metro area.
December in Tempe is mild and warm, typically ranging from 45 to 65 degrees at night. The Arizona winter is perfectly suited to an ugly sweater event and the Mill Avenue setting under the desert sky has a warmth and energy that makes December in Tempe genuinely excellent. The ASU community brings enthusiasm and creativity in equal measure.
Our hosts manage the Mill Avenue route with local knowledge. Specials are confirmed, wristbands handle entry at every stop, and the ugly sweater contest brings Sun Devil creativity 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
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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 Tempe 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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does the crawl start?
Tempe AZ. Exact address with ticket purchase.
What is the weather like?
Tempe AZ in December averages 45 to 65 degrees at night. Warm Arizona winter. Perfect weather for a sweater event.
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.
