13th Annual Holiday Lighted Tractor Parade
Spectators gather to watch dozens of illuminated tractors, trailers, and holiday displays roll through the heart of the village, ending with Santa Claus on the final float. Before the procession, visitors can take horse-drawn wagon rides, pose for selfies with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and enjoy live music at Mowry Park. A variety of food trucks, craft beverage vendors, and local village restaurants also offer food and drink.
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When
Hours
Santa and Mrs. Claus/selfies: 2:00pm to 4:00pm; horse-drawn wagon rides: 2:00pm to 5:00pm; music: 3:00 pm until the end of the parade; tractor-entry check-in and line-up: 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm; parade starts promptly at 6:00pm. The official livestream is stated to go live at 5:55 p.m.
Ages
All ages
Food & Drink
Food vendors are located around the village, official beer and wine vendors are at Mowry Park, and local cafes and restaurants are open.
Parking
Parking is limited; the page suggests arriving early, permits side-street parking and available open lots, encourages carpooling, and names several lots offered to attendees. On-street parking along the parade route ends at 4:00pm; streets close to vehicle traffic at 5:30pm. The Saratoga Regional YMCA lot is listed at $10 per vehicle, and donations are accepted at Bottskill Baptist Church.
Going?
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Tips & Advice
- Arrive early in the afternoon, before main-road traffic backs up and streets close to cars, and enjoy the music, food and wagon rides first.
- On-street parking along the parade route ends hours before step-off, so head straight for side streets or one of the offered lots.
- Don't park on private property or block driveways. Carpool if you can, since parking in the village is limited.
- Grab a bite and a drink in Mowry Park before the parade, where the beer and wine vendors and the WGNA grandstand are set up.
- If you can't make it in person, watch the official YouTube livestream, filmed from a spot midway along the parade route.
Links & Contact
Run by Greater Greenwich Chamber of Commerce
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to do before the parade?
There are free selfies with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Information Booth on Academy Street and free horse-drawn wagon rides from Washington Square. Mowry Park has free music, with WGNA radio running the grandstand and the MCs.
Where can we get food and drinks?
Official food vendors are set up around the village. Argyle Brewing Company and South Dominion Vineyard pour beer and wine in Mowry Park, and the village cafes and restaurants on Main Street are open too.
Where should we park?
Parking is limited, so use side streets and open lots. These lots are offered to parade-goers: Greenwich Central School on Gray Ave, Greenwich Medical Center on Route 29, Bottskill Baptist Church on Church Street (donations accepted), the Saratoga Regional YMCA Battenkill Branch on Main Street (for a fee) and the Big Lots lot on Route 29.
Does the parade go on in bad weather?
Yes, it runs in rain or snow. It is cancelled only in extreme weather. On parade day you can call (518) 692-7979 or check @greenwichtractorparade on social media for cancellation news.
How do I enter a tractor in the parade?
Fill out the Participant Packet and mail it back with a check before registration closes on Friday, November 6. Entries need a holiday theme and at least 1,000 lights, or 2,000 for a tractor with a float. Santa costumes are not allowed.
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