WPCNR CITY HALL CIRCUIT. From David Maloney, The Mayor's Office. December 16, 2005: Plans are in the works for the area’s best New Year’s Eve celebration, and it won’t be taking place in Manhattan. Once again the City of White Plains will host Westchester County’s biggest and brightest New Year’s Eve Spectacular. Organizers will look to build on the success of last year’s event, which drew an estimated 14,000 into the Downtown. The family oriented New Year’s Eve Spectacular will run from 11 pm-1 am, and will feature live music provided by Jiggsaw, a countdown, a lighted ball drop, and will be topped off with a close proximity fireworks display; all for FREE!

Residents and visitors alike are invited to ring in 2006 in at Renaissance Plaza on Mamaroneck Avenue, right in the heart of Downtown White Plains.

“Our Downtown is the most attractive entertainment destination in all of Westchester County, and provides a great backdrop for our annual New Year’s festivities,” said a beaming Mayor Delfino, “this year’s event promises to be the best ever. Residents of White Plains and all of Westchester County no longer need to trek into Manhattan to celebrate.”

The party is co-hosted annually by the City of White Plains and the White Plains Downtown Business Improvement District (BID).

“We are very proud of our revitalized downtown and want to show it off,” said Rick Ammirato, the BID’s Executive Director, “This is the safest, cleanest, and most exciting small city from Manhattan to Albany, and it’s time everyone got to know it. Fine dining, shopping, and nightlife, it’s all available in Downtown White Plains!”

Last year more than 14,000 residents came down for the party and even more are expected this year. Ample parking is available at the City Center, Hamilton Avenue and Galleria garages.