HUDSON- Hudson Hall at the historic Hudson Opera House joins with the City of Hudson, Hudson Development Corporation, and the Hudson Business Coalition to announce Winter Walk 2023 on Saturday, December 2, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Now in its 27th year, Winter Walk offers a magical evening of family-friendly attractions, performances, beautifully decorated shop windows, unique holiday shopping, delicious local food, and spectacular fireworks along Hudson’s historic main street. Joining together for the first time to produce the event, the partnership unites Hudson’s local government, business, and cultural community to usher in a new and exciting era of the beloved city-wide winter festival.
“Over the past 26 years, Hudson Hall has nurtured Winter Walk from its humble beginnings into Columbia County’s largest, liveliest and most colorful event of the year,” said Hudson Hall Executive Director, Tambra Dillon. “The success of the event heralds a new partnership with the City of Hudson, Hudson Development Corporation and Hudson Business Coalition and we are thrilled to welcome them as official Winter Walk co-producers this year. Their knowledge and experience of the event, combined with a shared commitment to the entrepreneurial and creative spirit that defines Hudson, make them the perfect partners to support the continued success of Winter Walk.”
“My family and I look forward to Winter Walk every single year – it’s a truly special community event where everyone feels welcome on Warren Street,” said Hudson Mayor Kamal Johnson. “My administration is excited to join Hudson Hall, Hudson Business Coalition, the Hudson Development Corporation, and many others to make this year’s Winter Walk a huge success.”
“Over the past twenty-six years, Winter Walk has become a beloved part of the rich tapestry of art, commerce, and community that is Hudson,” said Alexandre J. Petraglia, Hudson Business Coalition president. “Whether you’re a long-time resident of Hudson, or visiting us for the first time on the night of Winter Walk, your experience will be nothing short of magical. We’re so encouraged by the business community’s participation in Winter Walk each year—the work that business owners do to enliven Warren Street, welcome guests inside their shops, galleries, and restaurants, and share in the spirit of the holiday season. There is simply no other event like it— certainly not in the Hudson Valley, perhaps not in the entire world!”
Vendors, performers, artists, or community groups wishing to participate in Winter Walk may apply by visiting winterwalkhudson.org.
Hudson Hall first produced Winter Walk in 1997 to help bring foot traffic back to Warren Street after a long period of decline. Today, Winter Walk is a city-wide event encompassing Warren Street and Seventh Street Park, with activities also spilling into side streets and off-Warren businesses. Voted Best Winter Community Event in Columbia County numerous times, Winter Walk invites residents and visitors to kick off the holiday shopping season and celebrate Hudson’s unique retailers, galleries, restaurants, and artistic community.
