Santa Claus for The Cause Invades Midland Street Again December 17th
December 8, 2015
By: Josh Sharrow
The Midland Street Entertainment District bar owners are proud to present The Second Annual Santa Claus for the Cause fundraiser Thursday, Dec. 17 at 5 p.m.
Only 1,500 suits are being sold and are on sale now at participating bars and restaurants for $10! Santa Suits include a hat, beard, coat belt and pants. Proceeds from the suit sales will be split between individual bars and their charities.
Each suit also includes a raffle ticket with a prize of up to $1,000 going to the lucky winner.
Only 1,500 suits are being sold.
Here is a complete list of the participating bars and restaurants, along with the charities for which they are raising money
Café Cremosa, 108 N. Linn St. - Salvation Army Soup Kitchen
Rathskellar, 600 E. Midland St. - Knights of Columbus, Coats for Kids, Disabled Vets
Cuatro Amigos, 310 E. Midland St. - Toys for Tots
VNO Wine Warehouse, 512 E. Midland St. - Peddling for Preemies
Brooklyn Boyz Pizzeria, 507 E. Midland St. - Catholic Family Services
Lumber Barons Brewery/Rusty Saw BBQ, 804 E. Midland St. - Bay City Moose Lodge
River Rock, 614 E. Midland St. - Lion's Club
Duso's, 604 E. Midland St. - Humane Society
Midland Street Jacks Country Saloon, 605 E. Midland St. - Johnny Burke's Children's Foundation
Luckys, 615 E. Midland St. - Relay for Life
Stables Martini & Cigar Bar, 804 E. Midland St. - Crime Stoppers.
On the day of the event, each establishment will offer drink specials, raffles, auctions and games to help raise funds for the charities. Midland Street will be blocked off at 9 p.m., allowing the Santas to gather for a group photo and group sing alongs.