White Plains To Kick Off Holiday Season With Celebration

WHITE PLAINS, NY — The City of White Plains will kick off the start of the holiday season Sunday, Dec. 3 with its annual City Lights, Bright Holiday Nights Community Celebration. The free event will be held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Court Street between Main Street and Martine Avenue.

Everyone is invited to attend and take in the sights and sounds of the season. An evening filled with fun family entertainment is promised right in the heart of White Plains. Guests will enjoy music provided by the White Plains Youth Bureau Chorus, Taiko Drummers (traditional Japanese drumming), Forever Young Singers of the White Plains Senior Center, the White Plains Middle School Jazz Band and the Stepinac High School Chorus.

Santa, led by the White Plains High School Marching Band and Cheerleaders, will be making a special visit to Court Street for the occasion. Also visiting the event will be Santa’s special guests Frosty and Rudolph.

Other activities include an ice carving exhibit, a reading of Dr. Seuss’ “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” carousel rides, hands-on crafts and more.

Mayor Tom Roach will light the beautiful 24-foot tree in Renaissance Park decorated with LED lights that can be enjoyed for the entire holiday season. Complimentary refreshments will be provided and food may be purchased from everyone’s favorite Walter’s Hot Dog Truck.

Community sponsors of the City Lights, Bright Holiday Nights event are Whole Foods Market, Barnes & Noble and Webster Bank, as well as Cappelli Enterprises, Inc. for the donation of the holiday tree in Renaissance Plaza.

Photo caption: From a previous City Lights, Bright Holiday Nights event. Photo credit: Dina Sciortino.