38th Victorian Stroll
The Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce has announced its plans for the 38th Annual Troy Victorian Stroll Season. Poised to look and feel different from past years, the 2020 ‘Stroll Season’ will officially kick-off on Sunday, December 6 and create a festive atmosphere to encourage supporting local shops and restaurants in downtown Troy throughout the holiday season.
The Chamber and City of Troy are focusing on creating an ongoing festive atmosphere in downtown Troy, including decorated storefronts, piped-in holiday music, a ‘Stroll Season Bingo’ card for patrons to complete throughout the month of December, and more. In an effort to mitigate crowds and adhere to COVID-19 safety guidelines, this year’s Troy Victorian Stroll will feature significantly fewer entertainers and street performers than usual.
“We understand that this year presents obvious challenges that will force us to make significant changes to our usual plans for the Troy Victorian Stroll,” said Kate Manley, President of the Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce. “We are structuring this year’s Stroll as an extended, ongoing ‘Stroll Season’ that families can feel comfortable enjoying at their own leisure throughout the holiday season. We’re taking significant steps to create a memorable festive atmosphere in downtown Troy.”
“We recognize that the Victorian Stroll is an integral part of many families’ holiday traditions in the Capital Region and beyond,” said Ms. Manley. “The 2020 Stroll Season will place an emphasis on helping our local small businesses end a difficult year on a high note, and we look forward to returning to a more familiar Stroll in 2021.”