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2024 Schenectady County Holiday Parade

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Watch the 55th Annual Holiday Parade Online Now. Celebrate and kick off the holiday season with Schenectady County. The 55th Annual Holiday Parade turned out to be the largest and brightest parade yet. You can relive the magic and watch the full parade online or revisit some of your favorite moments.

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A Look Back at Some Favorite Moments from the 55th Annual Schenectady County Holiday Parade

What an incredible parade! The 55th Annual Schenectady County Holiday Parade illuminated downtown Schenectady with holiday cheer, showcasing many local organizations, companies, and communities that make New York and Schenectady County a great place to live, work, and play.

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Meet the Grand Marshal

The City Mission Downtown Ambassadors

Schenectady County takes great pride in the dedicated work of the City Mission's Downtown Ambassador Program. This dedicated group embodies the spirit of community and service, working tirelessly to create a welcoming and vibrant downtown for all. As a tribute to their incredible service, the Downtown Ambassadors served as the 55th Grand Marshal led the parade down State Street.

Award-Winning Floats and Spectacular Performances

Best Overall Award

National Grid

Best Holiday Theme

The New York State Thruway Authority

Best Movement & Dance Award

Ferrara Dance Studio

Best Live Performance Award

Mohonasen Marching Band

The Red Suspenders Award

Niskayuna Fire District 2

Rock'n Around the Tree at the Pre-Parade Block Party

Young parade-goers and the young at heart enjoyed meeting their favorite holiday heros, grabbed a cup of hot cocoa from their favorite downtown cafe, and had some festive fun in the Jay Street Kid Zone.

Grand Central Station warmed up the crowd and got people dancing in the street. With a blend of party tunes and holiday classics, the six-piece band spread festive cheer up and down State Street.

Thousands of neighbors from across the region lined the streets. Before the parade, the Schenectady County Legislature helped the City of Schenectady light the Holiday Tree on the corner of Jay and State Street.