Santarchy 2012 - Washington DC - Hundreds of Santas Visit Washington DC

By Rachel Cooper, About.com Guide

Santarchy is an annual Christmas event held in major cities around the world where hundreds of Santas visit major sites and spread their holiday cheer. The following photos show Santarchy in Washington, DC. See a variety of Santas and get a glimpse of this fun holiday tradition.

The crowd of Santas gather outside the National Museum of Natural History on the National Mall.

Date: December 15, 2012, 1 p.m. Meet at the Mall-side on the steps of the National Museum of Natural History. Madison Dr. and 9th St. NW, Washington, DC.