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  • The 2nd annual Schenectady Pride festival takes place Saturday, June 22 from 3-10pm on the Jay Street Marketplace. Includes a Pet Pride Parade in partnership with the Animal Protective Foundation. www.schenectadypride.org

  • Share your hopes and dreams by answering the question "Before I die I want to..." on the community chalkboard located on the Jay Street Marketplace for a limited time. See News section for more.

  • Visit the Schenectady Farmers Market on Thursdays from 9am-1:30pm and the Schenectady Greenmarket on Sundays from 10am-2pm.

  • The 2013 Jazz on Jay concert series presents live jazz performances on Thursday afternoons from Noon-1:30pm on the Jay Street Marketplace, through September 5.

  • Downtown is in bloom! Look for our colorful hanging flower baskets on light poles around the district.

  • Stay informed! Sign up for our weekly e-newsletter on the toolbar below.

  • Look for our colorful new banners around Downtown Schenectady that promote our dining, nightlife, shopping, landmarks, history, entertainment and more!

  • Lawrence the Indian keeps watch over Downtown Schenectady’s Stockade Historic District. Visit historicstockade.com for details on a self-guided cell phone audio tour of the district.

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Upcoming Events

Downtown Schenectady Flea Mark

Antiques, collectibles, books, jewelry, gourmet foods, memorabilia, artwo | 6.23.2013

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"Before I Die Wall" Parti

Union College student Shilpa Darivemula has been working for several mont | 6.11.2013

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