November ushers in colder weather and shorter days. But it also ushers in the holiday season, which brings in great traditions new and old in the North Country, including parades and other special events.
If you're heading to one (or all) of these, make sure you say Hi!
THE GREENWICH LIGHTED TRACTOR PARADE
DATE: Saturday, November 23rd
WHERE: Greenwich, starting at Capital Tractor near Middle Falls, traveling down Route 29 through the Village of Greenwich
PARADE STEPS OFF: 6:00pm
What started out as a small event through the village streets of Greenwich has blossomed into a massive tradition that brings in nearly 10,000 visitors to the Washington County town. The 12th Annual Holiday Lighted Tractor Parade will step off on Saturday, November 23rd, but with a new route.
Instead of starting at the Greenwich Junior-Senior High School and going through Downtown Greenwich like in past years, this year's event will step off at the Capital Tractor near Middle Falls, travel down Route 29 past the McDonald's/Big Lots before heading towards Downtown Greenwich and ending at the meeting of Washington Street and Bridge Street.
There will be food vendors on site and fun going on over at Mowry Park starting at 2pm.
More Info: https://www.greenwichtractorparade.com/
SOUTH GLENS FALLS FIRE COMPANY HOLIDAY PARADE
DATE: Sunday, November 24th
WHERE: South Glens Falls, starting at Kingpin Alley on Route 9, traveling up through the village
PARADE STEP OFF: 1:00PM
This has been an annual tradition for decades now, from when it used to be known as the Toys For Joy Holiday Parade, marching past the old department store of the same name (and Joy Store across the road from Midtown Plaza where Toys For Joy was). This year's event is being handled through the South Glens Falls Fire Company, and will assemble on the southern side of the Village of South Glens Falls near Saratoga Ave and Feeder Dam Road, near the Kingpin Alley.
The parade steps off at 1PM and travels up Route 9 (and Route 32) up towards Midtown Plaza.
The theme of this year's event is "Merry Mishaps"
More Info: https://www.facebook.com/Southglensfallsfire
NORTH COUNTRY FESTIVAL OF TREES
DATE: Friday, November 29th, Saturday November 30th + Sunday, December 1st
WHERE: The Queensbury, Downtown Glens Falls
GENERAL FESTIVAL TIMES: Friday, November 29th 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Saturday, November 30th 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Sunday, December 1st 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. There is no fee for the general festival.
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA TIMES: Saturday, November 30th 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and Sunday, December 1st 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 A.m. There is a fee to attend breakfast with Santa for children over the age of 2 and adults. Pre-registration for Breakfast with Santa is required, please go to www.cfdsny.org to register or contact Kim Heunemann at (518) 832-6113.
KICKIN’ COUNTRY DANCE PARTY WITH KEVIN RICHARDS: Saturday, November 30th 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The fee to attend is $10.00 to be paid at the door.
Because of longstanding support from the community, Prospect Center is able to provide much needed programs and services, and utilize innovative technology and equipment, which helps members of our community achieve new levels of independence. Together, we will shatter barriers and redefine what is possible for individuals with disabilities in the Tri-county Area (Warren, Washington and Saratoga Counties). We envision a brighter, more inclusive future for these individuals and, with Prospect Center’s help, we are actively creating that future with each new day. Prospect Center’s services include: Adult Services, Education Services, Residential Services, Respite Services, Family Support, Medical and Therapy Services.
For more information about the Festival of Trees event or Prospect Center please visit our website at www.cfdsny.org.
LAKE GEORGE LITE UP THE VILLAGE
DATE: Saturday, November 30th
WHERE: Lake George Village - Parade down Canada Street, Grand Illumination from the Festival Commons to Sheppard Park
PARADE STEP OFF: 6:36pm, following the Grand Illumination and Fireworks @ 6:25pm
Live music begins in Sheppard Park with the Newell Family at 3PM and continues until 5:45PM. An Ugly Sweater Contest will take place leading to a sing along and a countdown until the Grand Illumination of festive holiday lights down Canada Street from the Charles R. Wood Festival Commons to Sheppard Park.
At 6:25pm, the switch will be hit, illuminating festive holiday colors all up Canada Street.
Fireworks will take to the sky overlooking Lake George before a parade of vehicles all decked out for the holidays cruises down Canada Street, capped with the appearance of Santa and Mrs. Claus, who will be heading to the Lake George Fire Department on Ottawa Street for kids to meet after the parade.
More Info: https://www.visitlakegeorge.com/event/lite-up-the-village/1302/
