Take a scenic drive from New Orleans to the Alps this holiday season. Just beware that you are driving into the land of Krampus and his punishing Krewe. If you have been naughty you just not make it past his lair.

On Saturday, December 5 at 7 p.m., ticketed automobiles will enter at a festive party atmosphere of costumed characters enjoying the life of New Orleans (specifically life at Horseshoe Drvie @ NORD Offices
5420 Franklin Avenue). Cost is $10 per automobile and passengers and their drivers can bear witness to Alpine folklore taking over the streets.

The Krewe states: “In keeping with a true European Krampuslauf, known as a Krampus run, the Krewe will maintain many of the traditions found in Alpine villages. Our evening parade or Krampuslauf will be lead by Krampus, complete with switches, and Saint Nicholas accompanied by a host of other creatures and folklore legends like Frau Perchta (The Frau), Yule Cat, Knecht Ruprecht, Belsnickel, and others (Y’ules) and our Halloween character (Swampus).”

Krampus, in central European popular legend, is a half-goat, half-demon monster that punishes misbehaving children at Christmastime. He is the devilish companion of St. Nicholas. Krampus is believed to have originated in Germany, and his name derives from the German word Krampen, which means “claw.”

Tickets are available here.  

We’re also loving their sweet merch that includes everything from facemasks to cool t-shirts and leggings. Check it out here.

Sick merch from the Krewe of Krampus

Might we suggest getting ready for your Krampus event with a viewing of the 2010 Finnish film Rare Exports?