This year Broadway will close once again from 5:00 to 10:00 from the Route 50 arterial to just north of Washington Street.

CDTA, a festival Gold Sponsor, is running shuttle buses every 20 minutes between 4:30 - 10:30 pm from the Saratoga Springs Railroad Station on the west side and the Oklahoma track (just off Exit 14 of I-87) and the Weible Avenue Skating Rink to downtown.  See details on the Downtown Business Association web site, www.saratogadowntown.com.

The EOC and City Hall are taking food donations downtown. The drop off point is at the DARE Van, which will be located in the Lillian’s parking lot. 

Festivities during this event are extensive, and include something for everyone. There are approximately 45 sites with entertainment, including strolling and non-strolling musicians like John Cromie & Frank Jaklitsch, The Abundant Life Church, Rick Bolton & the Dwyer Sisters, The Whippersnappers, Tim Wechgelaer and many more; magicians, carolers, Santa and Mrs. Claus visiting with the children in the Santa cottage, live reindeer, Steve Gratto & his juggling and children’s comedy; performances include harp music, hammered dulcimer, saxophone solos, Irish whistles, Christmas carols, gospel and more.

The “Festival of Trees” sponsored by Catholic Charities is at the City Center, 522 Broadway. 

The Festival features trees, wreaths & swags, all sponsored and decorated by local businesses. 

All proceeds go to Catholic Charities. 

Santa & Mrs. Claus visit with children in the beautiful, hand made and detailed Santa Cottage that is set up in front of Putnam Market, just across from Caroline Street.  They hand out candy canes and make visiting a very special time for each child. Children can also visit Santa’s live reindeer by the Santa cottage.  Other animals include the Northland Newfoundland Dog Club at the Visitor.

Special Victorian Streetwalk postal cancellations are available at the Broadway Post Office from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Limited edition commemorative posters may be purchased ($5 each).  Bring your stamped Christmas card envelopes, get them canceled with the special Victorian Streetwalk cancellation and you have a month to mail them.

The Canfield Casino will have the Historical Society gift shop open.  Most businesses will be open until 10 p.m. and will hold open houses and serve delicious, free refreshments to their guests, friends and customers.

Attendees at the Victorian Streetwalk are encouraged to look for maps with entertainment locations and times in downtown member businesses.  They are also available on our website, www.saratogadowntown.com, click on Events, and then on Victorian Streetwalk.

The Victorian Streetwalk is the Downtown Business Association’s way of saying “thank you” to all our customers for supporting our beautiful downtown throughout the year.  Everyone is invited to join the fun with caroling and Victorian costumes and enjoy an old fashioned “Christmas as it used to be” street party and celebration of the holiday season.

Generous support for the Victorian Streetwalk was received from the Saratoga Springs Special Assessment District, Gold Transportation Sponsor CDTA, our Silver Sponsor The Ayco Company, L.P., Bronze sponsor Saratoga Hair Transplant Center, Media Sponsors CBS 6 and Glens Falls Hospital along with the Times Union. Supporting sponsors are Courtyard by Marriott, Holiday Inn, Saratoga Convention & Tourism Bureau and Saratoga Federal Credit Union. Additional sponsorships come from Gaffney’s and Roohan Realty.

The event is free and open to the public. For more information or a map and listing of the entertainment, visit our web site at www.saratogadowntown.com, click on events, then on Victorian Streetwalk; or call the Downtown Business Association at (518) 587-8635.