Winners of the 55th Schenectady County Holiday Parade announced
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Schenectady County Legislature announced the winners of the 2024 Schenectady County Holiday Parade on Thursday. The 55th annual celebration was held on November 23, 2024, in downtown Schenectady.
The parade featured over 100 floats, marching bands, and performers festively ringing in the holidays. The yearly event was a collaboration between Schenectady County, MVP Health Care, the city of Schenectady, the Capital Region Chamber, and the Downtown Schenectady Improvement Corporation.
55th Schenectady County Holiday Parade winners
Best Overall
- National Grid
Best Holiday Theme
- New York State Thruway Authority
Best Movement and Dance
- Ferrara Dance Studio
Best Live Musical Performance
- Mohonasen Marching Band
Red Suspenders Award
- Niskayuna Fire District 2
"This year marked the County’s third time hosting the beloved Holiday Parade, which continues to grow and improve each year thanks to the outstanding support of our partners, sponsors, volunteers, and first responders," said Schenectady County Legislator Cathy Gatta, Chair of the Tourism, Arts and Special Events Committee. "Congratulations to this year’s awardees! Your dedication, along with the hard work of everyone involved, is what makes this parade such a beloved tradition for our community and visitors from across the Capital Region and beyond."
All award winners were presented with plaques and certificates from the county legislature.