GLENS FALLS — Glens Falls transforms into a magical holiday, kicking off with the Hometown Holidays event throughout Downtown Glens Falls on Friday, Dec. 2, alongside Adirondack Christkindlmarkt in City Park from Dec. 2 to 4. Admission is free. Below is the schedule of events and entertainment.
Friday, December 2:
Holiday Parade starting at 5:15 p.m. from Crandall Park and proceeding down Glen Street to City Park. Line up all along Glen Street to watch Santa Claus and Mayor Bill Collins parade down the street
Christmas Tree Lighting in City Park at 6:15 p.m. with Santa and City officials. Visits with Santa at Glens Falls National Bank’s Wealth Management building to follow, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Shopping Specials, Refreshments, Live Entertainment, Costumed Characters and more throughout Downtown Glens Falls from 5:15-8 p.m.
Adirondack Christkindlmarkt from 3 to 8 p.m. in City Park. Browse more than 32 vendors in heated tents, and enjoy live entertainment and beverages.
Entertainment: 4- 6 p.m.: Erin Powers (Entertainment Tent); 5:30 – 6 p.m.: St. Mary’s-St. Alphonsus school choir (Steps of Crandall Public Library); 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.: Sax-O-Claus (Strolling); 6:30 - 8 p.m.: Santa will visit with boys and girls (Glens Falls National Bank, Glen St.), Off The Main Road (Entertainment Tent), and Horse and Wagon Rides (Maple St.).
Saturday, December 3:
Adirondack Christkindlmarkt continues in City Park from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Santa will be in the bandstand from noon to 3 p.m.
Entertainment includes Lake George High School Choir (Bandstand at 11 a.m., Horse and Carriage Rides on Maple Street, Santa’s visit with boys and girls, and the legendary Bobby Dick performs with Susie Q from noon – 2 p.m. in the Entertainment Tent.
Sunday, December 4:
Adirondack Christkindlmarkt continues in City Park from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Santa will be in the bandstand from noon to 3 p.m. Events take place through the afternoon. Additionally, Letters to Santa can be placed in the mailbox outside City Hall. If provided a return address, Santa will be happy to respond.
Road Closure: Maple Street from Bay Street to Ridge Street will be closed beginning Friday, Dec. 2, at 11 a.m. The street will reopen on Sunday, Dec. 4, at 5 p.m. Additionally, Glen Street, Webster Ave, Sanford Street, Grant Ave, Sherman Ave, Bay Street, and South Street will be closed for the duration of the parade.
