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Thanks to a group of concerned citizens, the annual Saratoga Memorial Day parade is officially back on for 2012 and scheduled to take place Monday, May 28.

Last week, the cancellation of the annual parade made national news. After hearing that the parade would be cancelled for 2012 because of funding and participation concerns, Paul Brisson of Milton, NY took action and created a fundraising effort on Facebook.

If you are currently in the military or a veteran and plan on taking a train ride this Memorial Day weekend, then you won't have to worry about paying. The Saratoga & North Creek Railway is offering free train rides to all veterans and active military.

Impressions of Saratoga is a little shop on Broadway that specializes in Saratoga memorabilia. Have a Saratoga fan in your family? You can certainly find something for anyone at this place. Souvenirs, collectibles, fine crafts, dollhouse miniatures, gifts for horse lovers, jewelry and more!

In the true spirit of the holidays, Impressions of Saratoga is giving away a $150 gift card to one lucky winner. Use the gift card as a gift, buy gifts with it, or just pick something up for yourself!

Enter to win the giveaway here!

Hello Holidays! Who wants to win this: A $1600 shopping spree to Saratoga Springs' finest gift shops and boutiques!

I think the snow this past weekend has got everyone thinking about the holidays. So as you're making Black Friday shopping plans and jotting down gift ideas for different loved ones on your list, start dreaming about how awesome it would be to get a $1600 holiday bonus to jump start your shopping.

Oh, and a winner will be chosen before Black Friday, so you can take advantage of the great deals and stretch your winnings that much farther... IF you win, that is. :)

The $1600 Saratoga.com Holiday Shopping Spree Giveaway includes $100 gift certificate each to the following 16 stores:

Darkness has set, and children in their pajamas board a magical train on a frosty holiday evening, anticipating the adventure that awaits them.

The train conductor punches a hole in their golden tickets, which bear the name of the train, "The Polar Express." Cheery music plays as the train's chefs do a merry dance while delivering hot cocoa and cookies for every child, and the doubting hobo wanders around the train.

The destination is the bright and mystical North Pole, where holiday magic is in the air, and Santa and his elves climb aboard. Santa delivers a silver bell to each child, which only rings if they believe. The elves join in the merriment, singing Christmas carols, as the magic of the season comes to life for every boy and girl.

It may sound like a scene from a movie (and actually, it is), but for the first time, children will be able to experience this adventure first hand in Saratoga Springs this holiday season. Throughout November and December, the Polar Express story is being brought to life by the Saratoga North Creek Railroad without missing a single one of the important details above.

Yesterday I asked our Saratoga Springs Facebook Fans to vote for whichever of the five Halloween costumes they thought were the sexiest - for men. (We've already done one for the ladies). Over 100 people offered their opinion, and the results are in. All of the costumes are featured at Halloween Hall in Ballston Spa, so if you like what you see, head over and pick one up!

Over the past couple of years Saratoga First Night has grown to be a huge, city-wide New Years celebration with a wide range of events taking place all over Saratoga Springs. This year they are adding more to the schedule, including an ingenious installation that requires YOUR help!

Comic Depot in Wilton Mall is holding a Halloween Costume Drive to help families served by Franklin Community Center. The price tag on children's costumes can make a fun night of trick-or-treating pretty difficult for some families in need, but with the help of Kristin and Darren Cararra, and our community, we can make this night fun for everybody.

Yes folks, it's that famous time of summer come again - the Fourth of July weekend, marked by barbecues, picnics, and the best part - the grand finale of fireworks.