Schuylerville Turning Point Parade This Weekend
Turning Point Parade, Schuylerville. Photo by Thomas Dimopoulos.
SCHUYLERVILLE — The annual Turning Point Parade – commemorating the American victory at the Battle of Saratoga – will be held this weekend in the village of Schuylerville.
The 90-minute parade features 15 musical groups and over 100 other units, kicks off 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4 with a vibrant procession through the heart of the village.
Spectators can look forward to a display of enchanting floats, lively marching bands, classic cars, and community groups. The parade theme is Cultivating Community.
The Turning Point Festival at Fort Hardy Park – featuring live music, food trucks, beverages and a fireworks show will take place the following weekend, on Saturday, Aug. 10 with a lively festival featuring local food vendors and live musical performances.
The day will begin Hudson Crossing Park’s Cardboard boat race in the early afternoon, and the Friends of Fort Hardy Park Dog Days of summer festivals held at the park earlier in the day. The festival will wrap up with a fireworks display after dusk.
For more information about the 2024 Turning Point Parade and Festival visit https://turningpointparade.com.