Celebrate Luck, Art, Cuisine and More in Westchester
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (PRWEB) February 13, 2015 -- Indulge in everything that Westchester County has to offer now through the month of March, with festive St. Patrick’s Day events and mouthwatering Hudson Valley Restaurant Week meals all awaiting your enjoyment. Irish eyes are smilin’ this time of year, so plan your special visit or weekend getaway today and enjoy your stay in Westchester, the heart of the Hudson Valley.
“Westchester is ready to welcome visitors looking to enjoy a variety of exciting celebrations and activities taking place this time of year throughout our county,” said County Executive Robert P. Astorino. “Westchester is a great place to find festive St. Patrick’s Day parades and activities, outstanding Hudson Valley Restaurant Week cuisine and hotel packages to help you plan the perfect getaway.”
The following are upcoming events, attractions and packages featured:
Irish Eyes Will be Smilin’ in Westchester
A musical show celebrating the Irish spirit will take place at Empire City Casino in Yonkers with performances by Shileagh Law and Celtic Cross, the exceedingly popular New York City-based Irish-American bands, on Sunday March 8 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The Pipes and Drums of the Police Emerald Society of Westchester comprised of police officers from many of the 39 police departments in Westchester will also perform. Tickets are priced at just $17 and can be purchased online or in the Empire City Casino at the second floor redemption cashier. Empire City Casino is one of the largest entertainment destinations in the northeast, featuring 5,300 of the hottest slots, electronic craps, roulette, baccarat and sic bo; year-round harness racing and international simulcasting; live entertainment including the best party, tribute and Latin bands, comedy and more. Empire City Casino is located at 810 Yonkers Avenue in Yonkers. For more information, visit http://www.empirecitycasino.com or call (914) 968-4200.
Come to the 18th Annual City of White Plains St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday, March 14. The parade kicks off at noon and celebrates the contributions of the Irish through their rich culture and music, their indomitable courage and spirit, and their legendary warmth and humor. The celebration continues in White Plains after the parade with the Cultural Tour that provides an opportunity to visit many nearby venues for all the corned beef and cabbage one can eat, as well as other food and drinks with lots of Irish music and dance. For more information, visit http://whiteplainssaintpatricksday.com.
The 60th Annual Yonkers St. Patrick’s Day Parade will take place on Saturday, March 21. The parade will kick off at 1:00 p.m. on McLean Avenue in Yonkers near Bronx River Road, marching west on McLean Avenue to Coyne Park. Timothy Rooney, Jr., General Counsel for the Empire City Casino, will be the Grand Marshall of the event complemented with music and culture. For more information, visit http://www.yonkersstpatricksparade.org.
On Sunday, March 22, head over to the 4th Annual Sound Shore St. Patrick’s Day Parade kicking off at 1:30 p.m. on Mamaroneck Avenue in Mamaroneck. Leading the way as the Grand Marshall will be Robert H. McCooey, Jr., who has been deeply involved in the community. In addition to the parade, which attracts thousands of spectators, various events and activities in support of Irish-American culture in neighboring communities will take place. For more information, visit http://soundshoreparade.com.
Top-Notch Dining and Restaurant Specials
The highly-anticipated Hudson Valley Restaurant Week (HVRW) returns for the Spring to Westchester County March 9 through 22. For two weeks, enjoy great dining and great deals at more than 180 restaurants throughout the Hudson Valley, including more than 100 in Westchester County. No tickets or passes are required, although reservations are strongly encouraged. HVRW features prix fixe, three-course dinners for $29.95 and lunches for $20.95 (plus drinks, tax and tip). For more information and for a full list of participating restaurants, visit http://www.hudsonvalleyrestaurantweek.com/home.php
Arts & Culture
ArtsWestchester, the largest, private, not-for-profit arts council in New York State, is celebrating its 50th anniversary year with ARTSEE: A Festival of New Work, featuring more than 70 arts events at more than 40 cultural venues throughout Westchester County. The much-anticipated celebration of the arts will start in March and run through July. Packed with dance, film, theatre, art exhibitions, concerts, conferences, open studios, poetry readings and more, the festival will celebrate the creative spirit in Westchester. To kick off the ARTSEE, ArtsWestchester will host Crossing Borders: Memory and Heritage in a New America at its gallery in White Plains on March 17. One of the opening exhibits and a major part of the festival, Crossing Borders, highlights the work of new and first-generation American artists who use their autobiographies and family history as an artistic tool to explore universal concerns of memory, heritage and identity. ArtsWestchester is located at 31 Mamaroneck Avenue in White Plains. For a full calendar listing of ARTSEE events, visit https://artswestchester.org/events/categories/artsee-festival/ or call (914) 428-4220.
Stay & Play
As the temperatures stay frigid outdoors, get cozy inside with the Winter Warming Retreat Package at The Ritz-Carlton, Westchester. Starting at $439 per night, guests can enjoy Deluxe overnight accommodations with a welcome amenity upon arrival, a continental breakfast for two daily at the Lobby Lounge, complimentary overnight valet parking and The Ritz-Carlton Spa with a 30-minute Arctic Berry Peel, the 60-minute Ritz-Carlton Signature Massage and the Warming Stone Muscle Melter. This offer is valid through March 31. The Ritz-Carlton, Westchester is located at 3 Renaissance Square in White Plains. For more information, visit http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/Westchester/Default.htm or call (914) 946-5500.
With upcoming school breaks for children in March and April, bring the kids along for a Westchester getaway and enjoy the LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Hotel Package at the Sheraton Tarrytown Hotel. Fans young and old will delight in learning how their favorite toys are made, enjoy LEGO films, rescue a captured princess on the exciting Kingdom Quest ride, and build, build, build! There are also special areas for younger “architects” in DUPLO Village and LEGO Construction site. Starting at $169 per night, this package includes overnight accommodations, breakfast for four (two adults and two children), four passes to LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Westchester and Westchester’s Ridge Hill parking pass. The Sheraton Tarrytown Hotel is located at 600 White Plains Road in Tarrytown. For more information, visit http://www.sheratontarrytown.com or call (914) 332-7900.
For the latest events and happenings in Westchester, log onto http://www.visitwestchesterny.com, like us on Facebook (facebook.com/westchestercountytourism), follow us on Twitter @westchestertour or call 1-800-833-9282. To view the Westchester County Destination Guide, please visit http://digital-editions.mediatwo.com/westchester-destination.
About Westchester County Tourism & Film
Tourism & Film is Westchester County’s official destination marketing organization. Its mission is to generate economic benefits by enhancing the image and promoting Westchester County as a premier business and leisure destination in the Hudson Valley region. The Tourism & Film Office in Westchester County is a division within County Executive Robert P. Astorino’s Office of Economic Development.
Hope Salley, Thompson & Bender, +1 914-762-1900 Ext: 25, [email protected]
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