Independence Day extravaganza capped off by epic fireworks display
July 6, 2018 at 9:41 a.m.
People in the packed stands at Port Chester High School’s Ryan Stadium gaze up to look at the explosive Independence Day fireworks display, thanks in large part to Neri’s Bakery, on Wednesday, July 4.
People in the packed stands at Port Chester High School’s Ryan Stadium gaze up to look at the explosive Independence Day fireworks display, thanks in large part to Neri’s Bakery, on Wednesday, July 4.
Six-year-olds Aidan Brenzel (left) and Luke Doherty join 3-year-old Zach Brenzel on the steps at Ryan Stadium watching the program before the fireworks. The six-year-old Port Chester residents both received trophies for their entries in the Fourth of July student contest on the history of Port Chester.
The Port Chester-based Alma Solana Dance Troupe entertains the crowd with Colombian dances.
Peter Ayala, 6, of Rye Brook Cub Scout Pack 3 (front) salutes along with Boy Scouts from Port Chester Troop 400 during the Pledge of Allegiance.
One of the entries in the student contest depicting the schools and other landmarks in the Village of Port Chester. It was drawn by Nahomy Orlando, a second grader at Park Avenue School.
Mother and daughter Lauren and Debbie Vellecca of Rye Brook eat multi-colored snow cones in the stands.
Hope Klein of Rye Brook, who organized the Independence Day celebration for the sixth year, looks over the trophies to be given out to students who participated in the contest which asked them to draw or write about the history of Port Chester.
The 50+ student contest winners pose for a group photo with their trophies.
Dave Engleman of Grove Street stands in front of the clocktower at Port Chester High School wearing an I Love PC t-shirt.
