A Schenectady boy received the surprise of his lifetime Saturday thanks to Make-A-Wish and the city.

Jacob Brown, who was celebrating his birthday, had the entire community cheering him on. Jacob’s special day featured a parade with fire trucks and police cars passing by to honor him.

The 8-year-old has special needs and his mother says she's so glad to see him being recognized.

"Thanks Make-A-Wishfor making this happen for my baby. He has been on a long journey. A journey that we didn't think he could make but he made it,” said Laura Brown.

Schenectady Mayor Gary McCarthy was among those who attended.

The event followed social distancing and other CDC guidelines.