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Fourth of July Planner
Here a list of events to keep you busy through the holiday, starting today with the White Plains Independence Day Celebration at the High School.
Whether you're in search of something fun to do with the kids or you have a babysitter and are planning a night out, look no further because Patch editors have picked a variety of events taking place to help you make the most of this Fourth of July. Go here for map listing the firework shows in lower Westchester County.
City of White Plains Independence Day Celebration
Where: White Plains High School, 550 North St. White Plains, NY
When: Tuesday, July 2 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. with a rain date scheduled for the same hours on Wednesday, July 3.
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Cost: Free
Description: Residents are encouraged to come early, bring blankets and chairs and enjoy a fun-filled evening of music, games, entertainers, food and fireworks! This year’s celebration will feature a wide variety of entertainment including a performance by Total Soul on the main stage, bringing you Motown’s best. Children and families will enjoy musical entertainment by Squeaky Clean, a visit from the Animal Embassy, the Miz Liz variety show, and even the Spinning Bee Frisbee Showcase as well as Goowins Balloons and the Nimham Mountain Native Americans, in the Kids Corner. Inflatable Party Adventures will offer inflatable rides for only $2 each. Soul food, pizza, fried dough, ice cream, burgers and more will be offered by a variety of different vendors. Ben & Jerry’s will provide ice cream for one dollar.
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St. Bernard’s Church Carnival
Where: 51 Prospect Street, White Plains, NY
When: July 3-6, 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Cost: Entry is free; prices vary for rides, games and food.
Description: There will be rides, entertainment, a casino and the “Taste of White Plains.” Call (914)949-2111 for more information.
ELSEWHERE IN WESTCHESTER:
Rye: Playland Fireworks
Where: Kensico Dam Plaza
When: July 3, Pre-Concert entertainment begins at 6 p.m. ; concert starts at 8 p.m.; fireworks start at 9:15 p.m.
Cost: Free
Description: The Music Fest is presented by Westchester County Parks and sponsored by First Niagara Foundation and Westchester Magazine with support from radio station 100.7 WHUD and Friends of Westchester County Parks, Inc. Pre-concert entertainment begins at 6 p.m. and the Bensen-Scott Big Band takes the stage at 8 p.m.; fireworks will follow at approximately 9:15 p.m. Admission and parking are free. Carpooling is suggested. Concert-goers should bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating. The Kensico Dam Plaza is located at the north end of the Bronx River Parkway in Valhalla.Rye: Playland Fireworks
Where: Playland, 100 Playland Pkwy, Rye
When: July 3, 9:15 p.m.; 4, 9:30 p.m.; 5, 9:15 p.m.
Cost: Parks Admission if you go into the park to watch
Description: Rye Playland treats locals to a spectacular show choreographed to music to kick off the summer’s weekly fireworks shows and to celebrate Independence Day. Fireworks continue every Wednesday and Friday in July and August at 9:15 p.m. We suggest parking a few blocks away and walking down to the Playland boardwalk without going into the park. You can avoid the crowds and see multiple fireworks shows going on along the Long Island Sound.
Scarsdale: Fireworks Extravaganza
Where: Scarsdale Pool Complex, 311 Mamaroneck Rd, Scarsdale, NY
When: July 3, 9:15 p.m
Cost: Parks Admission if you go into the park to watch
Description: The festivities are free for residents and $2 for those who do not live in the village. The grounds usually become packed around 7 p.m. The fireworks will begin around 9:15 p.m. If this year is anything like previous years, the lawn next to the pool should be almost completely filled with onlookers. People can arrive at the pool as early as 5:00 p.m. Alcoholic beverages and glass containers are not allowed.
Rye: "Leaders of Tomorrow"
Where: Rye Village Green, porch of the Rye Free Reading Room
When: July 4, 10:30 a.m.
Cost: Free
Description: The event will feature selected speeches and a reading of the Declaration of Independence. The event takes place on the porch of the Rye Free Reading Room, 1061 Boston Post Rd., and will be followed by patriotic singing and the unfurling of the American Legion’s historic American Flag on the Village Green.
New Rochelle: July 4th Spark the Sound Fireworks Extravaganza
When: 7/4/2013, 9:30 p.m.
Where: Ryan Stadium behind Port Chester High School, 1 Tamarack Road., Rye Brook, NY 10573
Cost: Free
Details: Annual Grucci "Spark the Sound" Fireworks by Grucci. Viewable from waterfront parks including Five Islands and Hudson Park.
Port Chester: Fireworks Show
When: 7/4/2013, 9 p.m.
Where: Ryan Stadium behind Port Chester High School, 1 Tamarack Road., Rye Brook, NY 10573
Cost: Free
Details: Festivities begin at sundown, show starts after 9 p.m.
Tuckahoe: Summertime Fireworks
Where: Tuckahoe Parkway Oval (Lake Avenue and Bronx Street)
When: July 6 at 9:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Description: Entertainment begins at 7pm and features music by the Showtime Dance Band. Be sure to come hungry, there will be various food vendors selling traditional street fare food.
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