New Year’s Eve Spectacular to Light Up Skies in White Plains
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Thousands of spectators are expected to line the streets of White Plains New Year’s Eve to usher in 2023.
The free party kicks off at 10:30 p.m. at Main St. and Court St. with live music from Just the Melody Band (JTM), an all-star cast featuring Grammy nominee Irene Blackman. There will also be a traditional ball drop at midnight and a fireworks display.
Due to the expected large crowd, city officials have set up access to the festivities at four gated entries: Main St. at Church St.; Court St. at Martine Ave.; Renaissance Square at Williams St.; and Martine Ave. at Mamaroneck Ave.
The city will begin closing streets in the event area at noon on Saturday, Dec. 31. Streets will reopen to vehicular traffic at approximately 3 a.m. on Jan. 1.
The Platinum Sponsor of the event is the Westchester County IDA. Gold Sponsors are White Plains BID and Bay Crane.
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