The founder of SantaCon is a con, according to federal prosecutors in New York.
In the past, thousands of people have descended upon the city's bars - with, at times, the crowds getting rowdy.
SantaCon started Saturday morning around 40th and Broadway with a giant dance party.
The event is providing an important map that will help you join in on the festive fun, or avoid the shenanigans.
SantaCon was in full swing as hundreds walked the streets of Downtown Hoboken on Saturday, hopping from bar to bar.
At the Peper and Parlor Boutique on Washington Street in Hoboken, Grace Aki says business has been good, and the safety precautions are clearly set.