Schenectady is now officially ready for the holidays as hundreds gathered Saturday evening for the city’s 54th annual holiday parade and tree-lighting.

Over 100 organizations, 2,000 people, and 300 vehicles were in the parade this year.

Gov. Kathy Hochul was in attendance and made a few remarks about the holiday season and the parade.

Lots of smiling faces and festive cheer were found in the crowd as colorful and bright holiday floats passed by.