2SCHENECTADY, N.Y. – A beloved Halloween tradition in the Electric City has been called off just days before it was set to begin.

The Schenectady Police Department announced Tuesday that this year’s Scare-nectady Haunted Patrol parade will not go on as planned.

Officials cited forecasts of heavy rain, cold temperatures, and strong winds expected Thursday evening as the reason for the cancellation.

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Schenectady’s annual Scare-nectady Haunted Patrol parade has been cancelled due to predicted severe weather.

Police said heavy rain and wind would make conditions unsafe for participants and spectators.

The department will instead offer trick-or-treating at the police station on Thursday evening and Friday.

Weather concerns end long-standing tradition

The department said the c

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