New Year's Eve festivities are back in Saratoga Springs

Saratoga New yr's Fest will make its debut on Saturday and Sunday, replacing the long-running Saratoga First Night

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which last took place in 2020, before the COVID-19 pandemic took a long time to take hold

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The new event is a reinvention of the concept and differs from its predecessor in some of the approaches.

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Firstly, there are fewer places, especially Saratoga Springs town center

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the famous Saratoga Protection Hall and Music Corridor with a few bars and restaurants along the way to host entertainment

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the classic lineup of local artists, performing everywhere including street corners and house windows

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The Samples and Jeffrey Gaines on indoor stages. In general, more than 20 musical acts can be presented

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There will also be a participatory mini-Dance Flurry event and loose carousel rides at Congress Park,

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