PERFORMER REGISTRATION
To ensure the safety of performers and fans, ALL costumed participants, handlers and photographers are expected register for participation and follow event rules and best practices. We welcome everyone to join us and will reject participation if they’re unwilling to comply with Krampus Bremerton rules.
Please read through the following participation details, then use the registration form below, to participate!
Performer Schedule
“Green Room” opens at the Greater Kitsap Chamber of Commerce’s NEW location at 705 Pacific Ave, Bremerton. Equipment can be stored at this location at your own risk.
3:30 p.m.
Performer check-in begins for ALL participants (performers, handlers, friends, etc.)
3:30 p.m.
Group photo taken at the start of the Krampuslauf, in the street, in front of The Dusty Pug, at 816 Pacific, Ave, Bremerton
5:15 p.m.
Step off for the Krampuslauf parade at The Dusty Pug, at 816 Pacific, Ave, Bremerton
5:30 p.m.
Estimated conclusion of the Krampuslauf parade at 4th St and Pacific Ave
6:30 p.m.
Performers moved to assigned locations at points in the festival
6:30 p.m.
Festival ends
9:00 p.m.
Green Room closes
10:00 p.m.
Registration & Check-in
ALL PARTICIPANTS ARE REQUIRED TO REGISTER
All participants in the Krampuslauf Parade during Krampusnacht Bremerton are required to register in advance. This includes performers, handlers, photographers, and friends. Check-in will take place at the Greater Kistap Chamber of Commerce (705 Pacific Ave, Bremerton) between 3:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. on the day of the event.
At check-in, each participant will:
Confirm their online registration
Have their photo taken in costume
Receive a numbered badge that must be worn throughout the entire event while in costume
Important: Participants without a visible number will be asked to leave by event security.
Photographer: Performers are allowed to bring professional photographers to capture photos during the Krampuslauf. Photographers must also register and check in. Upon registration, photographers will be issued a press pass, which must be worn visibly during the event. Photographers without a press pass will be ejected from the Krampuslauf parade by event security.
Security & Conduct:
Event security, along with the Krampus Bremerton Krampus Krew, will have full authority over the safety and security of the event. If a participant is asked to leave, they must comply immediately. Non-compliance will be escalated to the onsite City of Bremerton law enforcement.
Krampusnacht Rules
All Krampusnacht Bremerton participants are expected to know, and adhere to, the following rules. Compliance with rules will be monitored and enforced by event security, with support from the Bremerton Police Department. Non-adherence to event rules may result in expulsion from the event, a lifetime ban on future participation, and any legal penalties imposed for criminal behavior.
The Basics.
BE SAFE: know the limitations of your costume, body, health, and surrounding environment. Don’t engage in activity that endangers your personal safety or the safety of others.
NO HITTING: Krampus carries whips and switches. Only strike a fan if they give you consent. Hitting puts you, and fans, at personal risk. Act out the aggression, but don’t make physical contact unless asked or prompted to do so.
ENGAGE THOSE WHO WANT TO BE ENGAGED: Some people are afraid of Krampus and may have underlying conditions of which you are unaware. If an adult is demonstrating behaviors that they don’t want to be approached; don’t approach them.
ENTER WHERE YOU’RE ALLOWED: Only enter known, participating businesses, with a Krampusnacht decal on the front door or window. Even if the owner invites you in, do not enter unless the current year’s decal is displayed. Once on the property, be respectful of the property and don’t cause damage.
Children.
DON’T APPROACH CHILDREN: Allow children to approach you, or have their parents bring them to you. Krampus is a scary creature, but Krampus events are intended to be fun for everyone. Kids frequently warm up when they figure out there’s no threat.
TAKE A KNEE: When approached, consider getting down on the child’s level. Get on one knee, so they can see you in the eyes, and you’ll likely find it’s a way for them to feel more comfortable approaching Krampus.
STEP OUT OF CHARACTER: Dressing up as Krampus is a performance. Children have great imaginations and can have trouble distinguishing theatrics from reality. Consider using your human voice to talk. Maybe allow them to touch the horns on your mask or the fur on your arm.
Protesters.
While unlikely, sadly, some folks prefer reaction over understanding. Consequently, you may encounter some hostility either in the form of formal protest or negative comments from bystanders. When that occurs:
SAFETY FIRST: Never compromise your safety or the safety of others. Remove yourself from the situation as quickly as possible and seek a safe location.
DON’T ENGAGE: Protesters are often looking for conflict and response. The best way to avoid a protester is to ignore them. Do not ever engage with a protester and move away from them. Don’t try to explain, rationalize, or argue. Simply ignore and move on.
BE POLITE: If an interaction is unavoidable, engage with the hostile party with kindness. Do not raise your voice, get angry, or engage in violence. Excuse yourself as quickly as possible and move on to the many more people who are excited to have you present.
Use Of Likeness: During our Kramusnacht event, many photos and videos will be taken by both professional and amateur photographers. You are invited to take all of the photos you would like and use them to promote the event, share with friends, build your own social media following, or keep for fun. A “Use Of Likeness” release agreement is included here to protect the intellectual property of the photographer, purchaser, and to use imagery taken for the promotion of Krampusnacht Bremerton, and related events. As you will be participating in Krampusnacht, it’s important to know that your photograph will be taken and is likely to be used for promotion of future events and activities.
Please submit a registration form for each participant, including costumed performers, non-costumed “handlers” supporting those in costume, and photographers.