Winter Walk
Every first Saturday in December, the Hudson Opera House presents their annual Winter Walk, the hip and happening community festival that kick-starts the holiday season in historic Hudson, NY. This festive holiday celebration is now going into its thirteenth year and still going strong.
Hudson's main commercial street becomes a fantastic wonderland on Winter Walk night. Many of the beautifully decorated store windows are animated by dancers, musicians or storytelliers. On the street, you might share a holiday greeting with a lumbering snowman,a walking grandfather clock, Victorian carolers, clowns, jugglers, dancers or African drummers. Walkers will also see mammoth parade puppets leading the Santa Parade, a Gingerbread Witch, elves of all sizes, and even fireworks. Mr. & Mrs. Santa Claus greet children in City Hall. Live reindeer, jesters, a brass quartet, a bagpiper and a stilt-walking toy soldier all vie for attention. This fantastic mélange draws thousands of delighted visitors to join in the fun.
Read the press release from the 2008 12th Annual Winter Walk »