Yonkers Riverfest Set for Saturday, September 13!

Aug. 19, 2008 - PRLog -- It’s a day of non-stop excitement for the everyone in the family as Yonkers Mayor Phil Amicone the and Yonkers Downtown Waterfront Business Improvement District present the 16th Annual “Yonkers Riverfest” on Saturday, September 13 starting at noon in the heart of downtown Yonkers.

The daylong event is free and offers something for people of all ages, including international foods, arts and crafts vendors, amusements, educational games, exhibits, a petting zoo, classic cars, and a variety of fantastic entertainers.  “Last year this event brought more than 30,000 people to our downtown – many who were first time visitors,” said Steve Sansone, Executive Director of the Downtown BID.  “This year, we expect to top that number, as downtown Yonkers is quickly becoming one of Westchester’s new ‘hot spots’ with fabulous restaurants, unique shops, a variety of waterfront entertainment, and an influx of luxury apartments and condominiums.”

“Riverfest is the city’s marquee event for whole year and it really has become a symbol of the resurgence of downtown Yonkers,” said Yonkers Mayor Phil Amicone, the festival’s main sponsor.  “Each year Riverfest has grown as we celebrate Yonkers’ Hudson River heritage while welcoming thousands of people who come to see the diverse and thriving city we’ve become.  It’s a fantastic event and I encourage everyone to come back for another great time this year.”

Four stages set up throughout the downtown will feature a variety of musical performances ranging from nationally known artists to local hometown groups.  In addition, various traveling musicians will meander through the downtown, filling the streets with musical sounds.

Other exciting attractions include the  puppeteers, jugglers, plate spinners, living statues, the Skyriders trampoline act, a petting zoo, plus carnival amusements for youngsters.  For those a little less adventurous, Riverfest will include a wide selection of classic cars, courtesy of Rock N’ Rods.

“Yonkers Riverfest is a celebration not only of our greatest resource, the Hudson River, but of our thriving downtown,” added Sansone.  “This festival will highlight the continuing revitalization of our downtown area for Yonkers residents and visitors alike.”

For more information on Yonkers Riverfest 2008, please visit www.YonkersRiverfest.com.

The Yonkers Downtown/Waterfront Business Improvement District was created to promote and implement the economic vitality of the District and the City of Yonkers. The Yonkers Downtown BID is also designed to maintain the downtown streets, contribute to public safety, landscape the district, market special events and create promotional opportunities to highlight the area. Additionally, the Yonkers Downtown BID will preserve and encourage the cultural, historic, tourist and civic interest of the District and the City of Yonkers.  For more information, visit www.YonkersDowntown.com.