Lake George, NY is playing host to the annual Hudson Valley Volunteer Fireman's Association annual convention this weekend, June 17-19. Events on deck include displays of firefighting apparatus while the whole area teams with firefighters from around the state.
Have you ever dreamed of donning a firefighters uniform...putting on a helmet or better yet...riding on the tail end of a big fire department ladder truck and cling-cling-clinging the bell as it raced down the road? Well...we can not promise you will be able to do all of that but if you visit Lake George, NY this weekend you WILL be able to see THE LARGEST DRESS FIREFIGHTERS PARADE being hosted in New York State this year! Over 135 fire department units will line up to parade through the Village of Lake George culminating at the foot of Lake George in the former Gaslight Village area. The event is the Hudson Valley Volunteer Firefighters Association annual convention. On tap throughout the weekend are special events for both convention attendees and the public. Two parades are planned for the weekend. The first one, their "Mardi Gras Parade" steps off at 7 PM on Friday night. The second, with its claim to fame as the largest held in NYS this year steps off on Saturday at the north end of the Village at Noon and is expected to run for several hours. Canada Street leading into the village will be closed for aproximately 3-4 hours to drive-thru traffic.
BEST BET: Use RT 87/The Northway, Exit 21. Left onto RT 9 heading north. Parking is most easily accessed by taking a right onto RT 9L, to intersection of 9L and Beach Rd. Take Left onto Beach Rd. and park in the Million Dollar Beach (DEC) parking lots. Walk west on Beach Road into the Village. Another suggestion is to use RT 9 Northbound, to Left on Mohican Street (Lobster Pot Restaurant on corner) to stop sign, take Right on Dieskau St., go a few blocks to see public parking lot on left. Often if you are willing to walk a block or two off the main drag you can easily find parking! The parade will be worth it for any Firefighter affectionato!
Have you ever dreamed of donning a firefighters uniform...putting on a helmet or better yet...riding on the tail end of a big fire department ladder truck and cling-cling-clinging the bell as it raced down the road? Well...we can not promise you will be able to do all of that but if you visit Lake George, NY this weekend you WILL be able to see THE LARGEST DRESS FIREFIGHTERS PARADE being hosted in New York State this year! Over 135 fire department units will line up to parade through the Village of Lake George culminating at the foot of Lake George in the former Gaslight Village area. The event is the Hudson Valley Volunteer Firefighters Association annual convention. On tap throughout the weekend are special events for both convention attendees and the public. Two parades are planned for the weekend. The first one, their "Mardi Gras Parade" steps off at 7 PM on Friday night. The second, with its claim to fame as the largest held in NYS this year steps off on Saturday at the north end of the Village at Noon and is expected to run for several hours. Canada Street leading into the village will be closed for aproximately 3-4 hours to drive-thru traffic.
BEST BET: Use RT 87/The Northway, Exit 21. Left onto RT 9 heading north. Parking is most easily accessed by taking a right onto RT 9L, to intersection of 9L and Beach Rd. Take Left onto Beach Rd. and park in the Million Dollar Beach (DEC) parking lots. Walk west on Beach Road into the Village. Another suggestion is to use RT 9 Northbound, to Left on Mohican Street (Lobster Pot Restaurant on corner) to stop sign, take Right on Dieskau St., go a few blocks to see public parking lot on left. Often if you are willing to walk a block or two off the main drag you can easily find parking! The parade will be worth it for any Firefighter affectionato!
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