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October 30, 2023Schenectady’s 54th Annual Holiday Parade
Join us for the 54th Annual Holiday Parade Presented by the City and County of 
on Saturday, November 18! Schenectady County ushers in the holiday season in Downtown Schenectady with the largest nighttime parade in the Northeast. Sparking floats, glittering firetrucks, marching bands, dance troupes, and a special visit from Santa Claus. It’s fun for the whole family.
This year’s parade theme is “New York State of Mind”. Be in a New York State of Mind this holiday season! Let’s celebrate the best of what makes New York and Schenectady County a great place to live, work, and play. There is so much to discover, from the snow-capped Adirondacks to the bright lights of Broadway, all the villages, towns, and cities along the banks of the Erie Canal, and everything in between.
Gather around with friends, family, and neighbors along the parade route, take a stroll along State Street, grab a hot cup of cocoa or a bite to eat at your favorite Downtown restaurant, and start your holiday shopping on Jay St. Come early and dance in the streets at Schenectady County’s Holiday Block Party!
