Courtesy Saratoga Springs Downtown Business Association
The 33nd annual Victorian Streetwalk will be held Thursday night, Dec. 5 in downtown Saratoga Springs.
Sponsored by the Saratoga Springs Downtown Business Association, it will run from 6-9 p.m. Broadway will be closed to vehicle traffic starting at p.m. to from the ea past the Saratoga City Center to the north to the Spring Street intersection to the south.
CDTA will run free shuttle buses to the downtown area every 20 minutes—4:30-10 p.m.—from four parking lots: the Empire State College lot at 111 West Ave. on the city’s west side; silver sponsor NYRA’s Oklahoma training track at East Avenue and Union Avenue; the National Museum of Dance on South Broadway; and the Weibel Avenue skating rink parking lots on the east side of Saratoga Springs.
Shops will be open and there will be holiday-themed entertainment along Broadway during the event.
Christmas Carols begin at 5:45 p.m. as children wait for Santa and Mrs. Claus who will arrive on horse and carriage, escorted in by a marching band, Santa’s elves, and the Saratoga City Ballet Company. Mayor Megan Kelly will light the tree at 6 p.m. Santa, Clara, elves, and Rumple Dumple will visit with children throughout the evening in the beautiful Santa Cottage.
Attendees at the popular event can visit over 40 sites with free entertainment,
Free entertainment includes the Flying Fingers Fiddlers, Spa City Duo, a Saratoga Springs Fire Department fire truck, Shenendehowa MS Select Choir, Saratoga City Ballet Dancers, Sax-O-Claus, the Festival of Trees at the City Center, face painting and the Octavo Singers.
The U.S. post office at Broadway and Church Street will have Christmas card envelopes stamped with a specially designed 33rd anniversary Victorian Streetwalk logo.
Visit www.saratogaspringsdowntown.com for a full schedule and other information.
The day before the Streetwalk starts the Saratoga Springs Festival of Trees which runs Dec. 4-8 at the Saratoga Springs City Center on Broadway in downtown Saratoga Springs.
The festival is a fun-filled event and fundraiser for kids and adults alike. More than 250 decorated trees, wreaths, centerpieces, and other holiday items will be on display for visitors to purchase or simply admire.
The community is invited to tour the displays during general admission, or register for one of the fun special events.
The Saratoga Festival of Trees is open Dec. 5, coinciding with the Streetwalk, 4-10 p.m. Tickets that day are $3 for adults. Children under 10 are free.
On Friday, Dec. 6, festival hours are 2-6 p.m. Tickets are $8 for adults, $5 for seniors, and $3 for children over 10. Children under 10 are free
Saturday, Dec. 7, is Family Day at the festival, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tickets: $8 per person (tickets required for guests over the age of 12 months). Tickets cover admission to the festival, food, and a photo with Santa. Reservations and selection of a desired seating required.
Adults must accompany children
A Breakfast with Santa event at the City Center has seatings at 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Tickets are $8 per person (tickets required for guests over the age of 12 months).
Sundaes with Santa at the City Center has a seating at 12:30 p.m. Tickets are $8 per person (tickets required for guests over the age of 12 months).
The last day of the Festival of Trees is Dec. 8, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets are $8 for adults, $5 for seniors and $3 for children over 10. Children under 10 are free.
The Saratoga Springs Downtown Business Association website is www.saratogaspringsdowntown.com.