The Fourth Annual Lower Alabama Young Professionals Santa Pub Crawl is set to return to The Wharf on the evening of December 9. Over its three-year history, this event raised a total of $3,971 and collected five boxes of toys, benefiting the Baldwin County chapter of Toys for Tots. It typically attracts approximately 200 to 300 participants each year.

“In just a short time, the Pub Crawl has become the signature event for our organization,” said Casey Buckner, Chairman of the LAYP group. “It’s always a blast and getting bigger and better each year!”

Open to individuals 21 years and older, the event invites participants to don their finest Santa or Christmas-themed attire. The Wharf's bars and restaurants will provide drink specials for the occasion. Guests have the opportunity to win prizes by purchasing raffle tickets, participating in the costume contest of the evening, or discovering a hidden elf at one of the participating venues.

The admission fee for the event is either $15 or an unwrapped toy, with proceeds benefiting Toys for Tots. Participants are requested to check in from 7 p.m. at POUR Smart Bar (Suite D-124). Following this, they are welcomed to join the wrap party and costume contest at the Sandshaker (Suite D-130), beginning at approximately 10 p.m.

Event sponsor Hilton Garden Inn Orange Beach is offering participants a discounted room rate for $99, bookings can be made through Olivia Benboe at 251.974.1600 or obenboe@innisfreehotels.com.

Pub Crawl tickets can be purchased in advance on the event’s page at mygulfcoastchamber.com.