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Summer at Playland: Fireworks, discounts and more

Westchester County Execu­tive Rob Astorino invites ev­eryone to enjoy a summer full of free entertainment, fireworks and discount pricing at every­one’s favorite amusement park, Rye Playland.

“A visit to Playland is always fun and these upcoming pricing specials, along with great enter­tainment for children and fami­lies, provide even more incen­tives to come out to the park,” Astorino said.

Playland’s summer daily en­tertainment schedule is now in full swing, with the Kiddyland DJ, Katy the Great and Friends, Coaster’s International Dance Party and “Funky Fairytales: Princess and the Pea” all taking place in the Kiddyland. Grab a seat in front of the Music Tower Theater stage to watch a lively song-and-dance performance called “American Beat!” Show times are posted in the park.

Rye Playland
Rye Playland

There will be special $15 Tuesday, Wednesday and Thurs­day nights for those entering the park after 5 p.m. and includes unlimited rides until closing at 10 p.m. This special runs through Sept. 1.

Friday Night Fireworks are back, comprising a spectacular show choreographed to music. The shows begin at 9:15 p.m. and run every Friday from July 1 through Sept. 2. Special holiday displays take place at the Play­land pier on Sunday and Mon­day, July 3 and July 4 at 9:30 p.m.

Celebrate International Friendship Day on Sunday, Aug. 7, when all ride admissions (in­cluding juniors) are $15 from noon until the park closes at 10 p.m. Parking is $15.

Playland Park is Westches­ter’s premier amusement park. Guests can enjoy rides, catch a show, have a snack or a meal, play mini golf and take a stroll on the boardwalk.

Regular admission prices: $30 unlimited rides; $20 junior (under 48”). Westchester resi­dents with acceptable proof of residency are eligible for a $5 discount on these prices. Spec­tator admission (no rides) is free for Westchester County resi­dents and $10 for non-residents.

Season passes: $95 for un­limited rides all season, with a $15 discount for Westchester residents. Purchase four or more and save 10 percent. $35 for spectator admission all season (no rides), for non-residents of Westchester County. Parking is $10 and $15 on holidays, special events and concert days.

Acceptable proof of West­chester residency is a Westches­ter County Park Pass, a New York state driver’s license or non-driver I.D., or a photo I.D. or report card from a Westches­ter County school.

For the season’s schedule, visit RyePlayland.org or call the park at 813-7010. Playland is located at the end of Playland Parkway in Rye. For public bus transportation information, visit westchestergov.com/beelinebus. (Submitted)