Going into NYC for July 4th is great - but it can be a hassle. Fact is you don’t need to go to Manhattan to see terrific displays. Here is a short list of lower Westchester events and fireworks displays. This will help get you started….
You can start celebrating as early as tonight:
Events for Wednesday July 1, 2009
Playland’s Weekly Fireworks Display:
Starts at 9:15. Offered by the Westchester County Parks Dept. Admission for parking is $4.00
Location & Info:
Playland Park
Playland Parkway
Rye, NY 10580
(914) 813-7010
White Plains Fireworks Display:
An evening out at the White Plains High School. Includes fun for all With inflatable rides and food along with a children’s stage. Free to the public. 6-10 PM. (Rain date July 2)
Location & Info:
White Plains High School
550 North St.
914-422-1200
Events for Friday July 3, 2009
Kensico Dam Music Fest with the Westchester Philharmonic and Fireworks:
Gates open at 5 PM for picnicing - bring your own chairs and blankets. Car pooling recommended. Concert begins at 8 PM. This should be quite an event. Admission is FREE
Location & Info:
Kensico Dam Plaza
Bronx River Parkway
Valhalla, NY 10595
914-864-7275
Playland’s Fourth of July Fireworks Display:
Starts at 9:15. Offered by the Westchester County Parks Dept. Admission for parking is $4.00
Location & Info:
Playland Park
Playland Parkway
Rye, NY 10580
(914) 813-7010
Westchester Chamber Orchestra’s Independence Day Concert:
Featuring pianist Adam Kent performing 20th-century composers from the U.S.
Admission is FREE.
Location & Info:
One Library Plaza
New Rochelle, NY
914-654-4926
Scarsdale’s Concert and Fireworks:
Concert begins at 7:30 PM and the fireworks start at 9:15 PM. Admission is $2.00
Location and Info:
Scarsdale Municipal Pool
311 Mamaroneck Rd.
Scarsdale, NY
914-722-1292
Sleepy Hollow Fireworks Show:
Begins at 9 PM.
Kingsland Point Park
Sleepy Hollow, NY
(Note I have no information on this event other than a sign on the road!)
Events for Saturday July 4, 2009:
Independence Day 1856 at Sunnyside:
10 AM - 5 PM - This is a full day event that includes dramatic presentations, period music and country dancing. They are offering a game of “Town Ball” which is a 19th century version of baseball. There are house tours and ice cream demonstrations. You can bring your own picnic or buy food on site. Admission is $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and $6 for children 5-17 years of age. Children under 5 are free.
Location and Info:
89 West Sunnyside La.
Tarrytown, NY
914-591-8763
www.hudsonvalley.org.
Tarrytown Fireworks Display:
Concert and fireworks at the gazebo overlooking the Hudson. Starts at 7 PM.
Location and Info:
Pierson Park
West Main St.
Tarrytown, NY
914-631-8347
Playland’s 4th of July Fireworks Display:
Starts at 9:15. Offered by the Westchester County Parks Dept. Admission for parking is $5.00
Location & Info:
Playland Park
Playland Parkway
Rye, NY 10580
(914) 813-7010
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Nice... lets see how the weather holds up. May have to take the wee ones on an adventure. :-)