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Santa float with reindeer Photo courtesy of Jennifer Sims; credit: Brian Moak/Brian Jude Photography
float with giant popcorn in parade Photo courtesy of Jennifer Sims; credit: Brian Moak/Brian Jude Photography
fire truck in parade Photo courtesy of Jennifer Sims; credit: Brian Moak/Brian Jude Photography
Santa and reindeer on roof in parade Photo courtesy of Jennifer Sims; credit: Brian Moak/Brian Jude Photography
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Schenectady County's 54th Annual Holiday Parade

A Storied Holiday Tradition! Schenectady County ushers in the holiday season in Downtown Schenectady with the largest nighttime parade in the Northeast.

When and where

Date and time

Today
5:00 PM

Address

Schenectady, NY 12305

Cost

FREE ADMISSION

About this event

The 2023 Annual Holiday Parade in Downtown Schenectady will be held on November 18, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.

The City and County of Schenectady, the Downtown Schenectady Improvement Corporation, The Capital Region Chamber, and Discover Schenectady will be coming together again to kick off the holiday season in Schenectady.

This Year's Theme: "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. Floats, dancers, bands, vehicles, and even the parade attendees will be ready to sparkle and celebrate the return of Schenectady’s Holiday Parade.

Parade Route

The parade begins at SUNY Schenectady, at the corner of State Street and Washington Ave and travels up State Street to the corner of Lafayette and State Street. Mainstage is located at the Proctors on 432 State Street. 

Parking 

Free parking is available at the Schenectady Municipal Parking Garage on Broadway and various public surface lots within walking distance of the parade route.


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