Thousands braved the blustery cold to enjoy a fun-filled day at the 28th Annual Victorian Stroll. With a record number in attendance, the Stroll was a great way to jump-start your holiday spirit! Here are some of the highlights:

This year's Stroll received excellent media coverage:

• Check out a YouTube Video created about the Stroll!
• The Record caught some of the festivities on film.
• Did the Times Union see you at the Stroll?
• Visit our Facebook or Photo Gallery for more photos of the day's events!

Window Decorating Contest
Congratulations to the following winners who received $50 gift certificates to Pfeil Hardware. Be sure to stop by and check them out throughout the season!

• Best of Show: Holmes & Watson
• Traditional Holiday Spirit: Illium Cafe
• Most Whimsical: JK Bloom Jewelers

The Victorian Costume Contest
Congratulations to Maria Hadley of Long Valley, New Jersey who won our first-ever costume contest. Ms. Hadley beat out 55 other contestants to win a $50 gift certificate to Market Block Books. 

Photo Contest
Be sure to submit your photo entries from Sunday's stroll here. You have until Tuesday, December 7 at 5 p.m. to enter.

Want to see the photos already submitted and vote for your favorite? Click here!

The contest winner will be announced on Friday, December 17th on the Chamber website. The winner will receive a $50 gift certificate to Market Block Books.

Thank you to all our sponsors who helped make this event a tremendous success. This year's platinum sponsors are: The City of Troy, First Niagara, E. Stewart Jones, HSBC, Pioneer Bank and RPI. And our media sponsors are B95.5 FM, FOX23News, Smith & Jones, The Record and Times Union