Playland Opening Day Heralds The Arrival Of Brand New Summer Fun
RYE, NY — Playland Park in Rye is back for the summer, and there are some fun changes in store for visitors.Playland, a National Historic Landmark and a summer tradition for the entire NYC metro area, opens to the public on Saturday. And new this summer, ferry service will bring more visitors from the city with less traffic. "Since opening in 1928, Playland has been the destination of lifelong memories for generations of families and visitors across the greater New York region," Playland CEO Evonne Keeler said. "Through our diverse offerings ranging from recreation to leisure, and thrilling entertainment, coupled with our new and robust arts and community programming this year, Playland is committed to not only growing and revitalizing the historic park but to introduce Playland to a new generation of visitors to create lasting memories and traditions for the next one hundred years." Locals and out-of-towners alike can enjoy a full season of entertainment, rides, beach going and more with the 2024 All Access Season Pass. The award-winning amusement park has more than 50 rides and attractions, including the iconic Dragon Coaster, which will turn 95 years old this year, and the debut of Playland’s newest ride, Jack the Puppeteer. SEE ALSO: Playland Passes Go On Sale As Park Unveils Plans For A Summer Of Art Opening weekend festivities include a celebratory drum roll lineup by the Lighting Drumline from the Barack Obama School for Social Justice in Yonkers, a special performance by an electric violinist, strolling entertainers, face painters and airbrush tattoo artists.On Sunday, Playland Park will host a 2nd Annual Half Marathon & 5K Run/Walk event by Soul Ryeders, a nonprofit cancer support organization based in Rye that provides personalized resources, innovative programs and community support to anyone in the New York Tri-State area who is impacted by any type of cancer. The event starts at 7:30 a.m. and finishes at 11 a.m. at Playland Park. The course will weave through the streets of Rye and Port Chester with the final breathtaking stretch along the Long Island Sound. You can register here. SEE ALSO: SOUL RYEDERS 2nd Annual Half Marathon & 5K Run/Walk This Sunday Playland Pool and Beach will open Memorial Day weekend, with a special ceremony taking place on Memorial Day at noon, to salute service members and mark the unofficial start of summer.Festivities include special performances and the debut of The Playland Hometown Heroes Banner Program, featuring personalized banners that will be displayed along the waterfront through Veterans Day as a living tribute to those who serve and have served our country as guests simultaneously enjoy the panoramic views of Playland’s expansive 1.5-mile-long boardwalk. The evening will end with celebratory fireworks.SEE ALSO: Playland Introduces Unique Way To Honor Local Veterans On The SeasidePlayland is partnering with NY Waterway this year to launch a seasonal summer roundtrip ferry service from East 34th Street in Manhattan with a stop at 90th Street and Ferry Point Park in the Bronx, with service to Playland on select dates, including Saturday, May 25; Saturday, June 22; Saturday, July 20; Saturday, August 17; and Saturday, August 31. Bundled ferry and park tickets are available for purchase on the Playland website.SEE ALSO: Playland To Run Ferry Service From NYC To Celebrate 95th Anniversary Opening Day and Memorial Day won't be the only special occasions at the historic park. Here's what the amusement park says will be in store: ·Taking Center Stage this summer are Stage Variety Shows (Sundays at 7 p.m., starting on May 25). Playland will host a series of live performances by a diverse range of national, as well as local acts every Sunday at Playland’s Main Stage, including a mentalist, a yo-yo artist, a "Cowboy from the Bronx" for a high-energy Western variety act, a hip-hop juggler, and circus entertainers who juggle and eat fire and swallow swords, as well as kid-friendly shows for young audiences with magicians, and musical and clown performers who have appeared in New York’s Big Apple Circus.Celebrating Playland’s Waterfront with a special Synchronized Swimming Performance (Saturday, June 22) — To celebrate Playland’s panoramic and picturesque waterfront and poolside experiences, Playland will host a synchronized swimmers show performed by The Aqualillies at Playland Pool where professional swimmers will dive, float, and glide in a water ballet for all to see, which will be followed by a special performance of a swimmer dancing inside an 8-foot-tall bubble at Playland Lake.Outdoor Movie Nights Under the Stars on the Sound (Thursdays at 8 p.m., June 27 to August 20) — Head over to Playland and enjoy a screening of family-favorite films. Movie nights in the amusement park are FREE for season pass holders. Otherwise, the cost is $10 per ticket, in addition to the park’s admission.Fantastic Fireworks (Saturdays at 9 p.m., starting on June 29) — Sparks will be flying at Playland Beach! Guests can experience spectacular fireworks displays while strolling on the boardwalk or enjoying a picturesque evening along the Long Island Sound. There will also be holiday fireworks on Memorial Day and July 4th.ArtsWestchester Programs in the Park (Tuesdays from 2 p.m. - 5 p.m., July 9 to August 27) — Hosted by local arts and culture nonprofit ArtsWestchester, visitors are invited to a series of arts programs at Playland Park. More details will be announced on the programming in the coming weeks.The Year of the Dragon … Dragon Coaster Art Contest & Birthday Celebration July 20 and 21 – Playland is honoring the Dragon Coaster’s milestone by calling all local and community artists of all skill levels as part of the #PlaylandArt initiative to share their own creative impressions of the iconic and beloved Dragon Coaster. The submission deadline is June 15, and the winner will be announced on The Dragon Coaster’s 95th birthday celebration.Quack Quack! The World’s Largest Rubber Duck Makes Its 'Grand’'Return (August 16, 17 & 18) — After making her debut at Playland Beach last summer, the 61-foot-high Mama Duck will once again splash onto the shores of the Long Island Sound from August 16 to August 18.SEE ALSO:World's Largest Rubber Duck Splashing Into Westchester For 1st Time Playland Taps Environmental Firm To Help Green The 95-Year-Old Park Playland Improvements Owed In Part To Unique Westchester County Parks Program The article Playland Opening Day Heralds The Arrival Of Brand New Summer Fun appeared first on Rye, NY Patch.
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