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Turning Point Parade & Festival (Aug 4th & Aug 10th)

August 4, 2024

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Come to The Turning Point Parade & Festival to celebrate America’s victory that changed the world in 1777. Building community around this world-altering event, view the parade from Broad Street & Attend the festival on the ground where British forces grounded their arms, marking the first-ever surrender of a British Army.

Event Details

  • Start Time:

    1:00pm, Parade steps off on August 4th along Broad Street, Schuylerville, NY. Turning Point Festival opens 4pm, August 10th.

  • Location:

    Broad Street, Schuylerville, NY

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Additional Information

This annual commemoration of America’s Turning Point victory at Saratoga enters its 29th year thanks to our friends at The Turning Point Parade & Festival. 

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Parade steps off August 4th at 1pm sharp. View along Broad Street in Schuylerville, NY. The Turning Point Parade is one of the largest parades in Upstate New York! The parade marches on for one and one-half hours. It contains 15 musical groups and over 100 other units.

Come back to historic Fort Hardy Park in Schuylerville, NY on August 10th at4pm. Join the Community for live music, food trucks, beverages & fireworks.   Festival fun will be had on the very ground where Americans forced the first-ever surrender of British forces in history! 

UPCOMING EVENTS

Revolution on the Hudson, Part 1

Living historians and speakers tell stories about our revolutionary past while you enjoy our beautiful parks along the Hudson.

Saratoga County Fair

Come visit the America’s Turning Point display at the Saratoga County Fair, which will be featuring displays and activities throughout the week.

Revolution on the Hudson, Part 2

Living historians and speakers tell stories about our revolutionary past while you enjoy our beautiful parks along the Hudson.

Revolution on the Hudson, Part 3

Living historians and speakers tell stories about our revolutionary past while you enjoy our beautiful parks along the Hudson.

Turning Point Parade

Schuylerville’s celebration of the victory at Saratoga in 1777. The parade takes place on Broad Street in Schuylerville, Look for America’s Turning Point in the parade.

Ballston Spa Family Fun Day

Join America’s Turning Point in the Old Iron Spring Park for historical demonstrations and displays, try on some 18th century clothing and enjoy other hands-on activities.

Annual Wreath Laying Ceremony

Join the local Chapters of the Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution for their annual wreath laying ceremony.

Family History Day

New York State Museum’s first annual Family History Day!

Saratoga Siege Encampment

The Saratoga Siege Encampment is part of NYS Path Through History Weekend and open to the public from 10am to 4pm October 7th and 8th.

Surrender Day Ceremony

Join us to commemorate the 246th anniversary of the surrender of British General John Burgoyne to American General Horatio Gates, marking the turning point of the American Revolution.
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    Keep America’s Turning Point alive for generations to come by making a tax-deductible donation to the Campaign for Saratoga 250, Inc. Our certified 501c3 nonprofit organization is dedicated to promoting awareness, education, and preservation of critical assets of the Battles of Saratoga. Your support will help promote historical awareness of new generations of people across the region, nation, and globe.

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