"Slay Ride" transportation by drag queen Jackie Lynn.

With a serious chill in the air Saturday, December 6, Hudson’s Warren Street filled up quickly for Winter Walk 2025. Organized by The Foundry, which took over hosting duties for the long-running event from Hudson Hall last year, the festivities this felt warm and bright as ever. Despite the bite of of the night, turnout was strong, with families, locals, and weekend regulars wandering the closed-off blocks to catch musicians on stoops, roving performers, brightly lit shop window displays, and the usual mix of holiday oddities that make the night feel distinctly Hudson. It was informal, lively, and just chaotic enough to make it clear exactly where you were.

Photographer David Lee captured the spirit and smiles that filled Warren Street from top to bottom.

The glowing paper puppets are the result of three weekend workshops open to the public and directed by Alex Kahn and Sophia Michahelles, directors of the Processional Arts Workshop.
A highlight of the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus show is tightrope walker and Chatham native Logan Kerr.
Nigel Hall of Reggae Boy Jamaican Cuisine tends the chicken kebobs.
Brasskill brass band kept the tempo hot.
Members of Witches Along the Hudson walk in the parade down Warren Street.

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Jamie Larson
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