Saturday night was the 55th Annual Holiday Parade in Schenectady.

Thousands lined up and down State Street to watch dozens of floats go by.

Some fan favorites were a gingerbread float, Candy Land, and The Grinch.

“It’s pure magic. And no one is sad in the parade,” said one parade-goer.

Another parade-goer we spoke to said they have been coming to the parade every year for the past 44 years.

There was also a Christmas Tree lighting and live music, marching bands, and theatrical performances from local high schools.

The parade ended with none other than Santa Claus and his reindeer.