Just before you see the star of the 56th annual Schenectady County Holiday Parade, you will see the other half of the Christmas Spirit duo, Mrs. Claus.

I had a chance to talk to the fantastic Mrs. Claus after she put the finishing touches on the Daily Gazette Santa parade float earlier in the week with help from the Daily Gazette Newspaper mascot, 'Newsie'.

She talked about the upcoming parade, the importance of being Mrs. Claus and what the parade means to her as it kicks off the holiday season.

Mrs. Claus is not a solo act as the elves' ensemble has expanded for this year's parade.

Mrs. Claus also has a special place in her heart and spoke about the importance of the sensory room at Proctors GE Theater.

Even Mrs. Claus has a list for Christmas - a request from block party musical guest Sydney Worthley - for her and her elves.