It is being toned down this year due to public protest over the participants ' behavior . Organizers say their activities are charitable and Santas should be allowed to celebrate . `` Some of the stories that I 've heard about that certain neighborhoods do n't want them in their neighborhood , these are public streets . SantaCon will take place on Saturday , December 15 , in New York .
It is being toned down this year due to public protest over the participants ' behavior . Organizers say their activities are charitable and Santas should be allowed to celebrate . SantaCon will take place on Saturday , December 15 , in New York .