The Ballston Spa Holiday Parade

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BALLSTON SPA — The Ballston Spa Holiday Parade took place on Dec. 7. The parade step off was at 6:30 p.m. and ended on Front St. with Santa Claus lighting the tree. The tree was decorated with hand-painted “village of friends” gingerbread characters. The parade is a home- town-style holiday tradition, with fire trucks, floats, animals, kids and Santa parading down the main street of the village.

The parade highlighted the Toys for Tots campaign, in partnership with the Ballston Spa Community Emergency Corps, Saratoga County Sheriff Department and U.S. Marine Corps. Volunteers from these organizations were on hand to collect the donations of new, unwrapped toys from spectators. Ballston Spa Community Emergency Corps is still collecting unwrapped gifts for the Toys for Tots drive until Dec. 15. They are seeking toys for all age groups but are in need of toys for children in the 10-to-15-year age group. Toys can be dropped off at the Ballston Spa Community Emergency Corps located at 78 Thompson St. in Ballston Spa at any time. For more information call 518-885-1478.