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Entertainment and music will highlight the family oriented evening, starting at 5 p.m., and the fireworks display will be at 9:15 p.m. over the Hudson River.
"July Fourth is not only a time to enjoy the love of family and friends,” said Tim Rooney, president and CEO of Empire City Casino.
“It is a time to reflect on the incredible freedoms we enjoy, to remember the sacrifices of the men, women and families who protect those freedoms, and celebrate this incredible country and city in which we are blessed to live. It is our honor to be able to provide the great City of Yonkers with a Star-Spangled Spectacular that will light up the sky.”
The Yonkers Waterfront, from Warburton Avenue down to the pier, between Main and Dock Streets, will be blocked off from traffic starting at 4 p.m., so residents can walk around and enjoy the downtown restaurants, shops and stages set for entertainment, according to the Mayor's office.
The 2016 Fourth of July Celebration schedule includes:
Amphitheatre Stage:
5 to 6 p.m., Emilyn Brodsky
6 to 7:30 p.m., Willie Villegas Y Entre Amigos
7:45 to 9:15 p.m., Total Soul
Main Street Stage (between Buena Vista Ave. & Market St.):
6 to 7:30 p.m., Mike Squillante
7:45 to 9:15 p.m., Anthony Flammia
Van der Donck Park:
Kid-friendly activities including inflatables, carnival games and dance parties
Fireworks, by Pro Engineering/Bay Fireworks, will conclude the festivities from 9:15 to 9:30 p.m.Click here to follow Daily Voice Yonkers and receive free news updates.
