| Where: | Whitby, North Yorkshire - parade from Bandstand to Whalebones with performances at Captain Cook statue and Dock End |
| When: | First Saturday in December |
| Time: | Parade at 3.30 from the Bandstand to the Whalebones and performances at the Bandstand from noon, and at Dock End at 5.30 |
The Krampus is a fearsome horned creature who accompanies Saint Nicholas on his rounds, with the Saint giving presents to good children in parts of Europe on December 5th, the eve of his feast day; the Krampus punishes the naughty ones…While similar festivals have been popular for a long time in Europe and America, the new event at Whitby is the very first to celebrate this folkloric character in the UK, with the inaugural event held in 2015. It’s a fundraiser for local charities and provides a colourful spectacle in the run-up to Christmas.”Krampus Run” is a direct translation from the German, and it’s a parade rather than a race, with the reading of proclamations, election of the most popular Krampus as the Winter Thing and a good time had by all. Good children may be given candy canes, which will ward off attention from any interested Krampus lurking nearby; bad children will need to be vigilant….some of the Krampusse (I am assured this is the plural of Krampus) carry off the naughty ones in their baskets and backpacks. As dusk falls on the town, the parade takes on a more sinister appearance and the Krampusse melt away into the dark….
Helpful Hints
In 2024 it should be on Saturday December 7th- full details will be on the link below.
From 2021 the route now starts at the Bandstand and travels to the Whalebones with performances at at Dock End. Check the Facebook link below for full details.
So far the event has usually been scheduled for the first Saturday in December – as the event is so new it may well continue to evolve and change but is always likely to be near St Nicholas’ Day (6th December) as that’s when Krampus are legendarily active. Check the Facebook link below for updates and more information.
Click here for the event Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/WhitbyKrampusRun/
Thankyou Calendar Customs.
More info on this years event on the facebook
and being added to our website.
Thanks Laurence – keep up the good work (love the Facebook posts!)
Best wishes,
Averil
Unable to find confirmed route and times
Hi Polly,
You can find the full Krampus schedule at https://www.decadentdrawing.com/2022-whitbykrampusrun. As in 2021, the 2022 route is starting at the Bandstand at 3.30 and travelling to the Whalebones, with performances at at Dock End at 5.30. Check out their website and Facebook page for any changes at https://www.decadentdrawing.com/aboutwhitbykrampusrun and https://www.facebook.com/WhitbyKrampusRun
Best wishes
Averil