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Westchester Celebrates July 4 With Kensico Dam Music, Fireworks Fest

VALHALLA, N.Y. - It seemed like most of Westchester County was at Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla Friday evening, celebrating the Fourth of July at the annual music and fireworks festival.

There was lots of dancing and celebrating with friends and family at Kensico Dam's Music and Fireworks Festival.

There was lots of dancing and celebrating with friends and family at Kensico Dam's Music and Fireworks Festival.

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
The Fullerton family, of the Bronx, enjoys the festivities Friday evening at the Kensico Dam Plaza.

The Fullerton family, of the Bronx, enjoys the festivities Friday evening at the Kensico Dam Plaza.

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
A massive crowd settles in for music and fireworks Friday night at the Kensico Dam Plaza.

A massive crowd settles in for music and fireworks Friday night at the Kensico Dam Plaza.

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
Family and friends gathered Friday at the Kensico Dam Plaza for music and fireworks.

Family and friends gathered Friday at the Kensico Dam Plaza for music and fireworks.

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
Family and friends gathered Friday at the Kensico Dam Plaza for music and fireworks.

Family and friends gathered Friday at the Kensico Dam Plaza for music and fireworks.

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
Family and friends gathered Friday at the Kensico Dam Plaza for music and fireworks.

Family and friends gathered Friday at the Kensico Dam Plaza for music and fireworks.

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
Family and friends gathered Friday at the Kensico Dam Plaza for music and fireworks.

Family and friends gathered Friday at the Kensico Dam Plaza for music and fireworks.

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
Family and friends gathered Friday at the Kensico Dam Plaza for music and fireworks.

Family and friends gathered Friday at the Kensico Dam Plaza for music and fireworks.

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
Plenty of pets came to the celebration decked out in their holiday best.

Plenty of pets came to the celebration decked out in their holiday best.

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
Family and friends gathered Friday at the Kensico Dam Plaza for music and fireworks.

Family and friends gathered Friday at the Kensico Dam Plaza for music and fireworks.

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
Enjoying a bit of cotton candy.

Enjoying a bit of cotton candy.

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
Family and friends gathered Friday at the Kensico Dam Plaza for music and fireworks.

Family and friends gathered Friday at the Kensico Dam Plaza for music and fireworks.

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
Several types of food trucks were on hand at Kensico Dam Plaza.

Several types of food trucks were on hand at Kensico Dam Plaza.

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
Family and friends gathered Friday at the Kensico Dam Plaza for music and fireworks.

Family and friends gathered Friday at the Kensico Dam Plaza for music and fireworks.

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
Family and friends gathered Friday at the Kensico Dam Plaza for music and fireworks.

Family and friends gathered Friday at the Kensico Dam Plaza for music and fireworks.

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
Family and friends gathered Friday at the Kensico Dam Plaza for music and fireworks.

Family and friends gathered Friday at the Kensico Dam Plaza for music and fireworks.

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
Family and friends gathered Friday at the Kensico Dam Plaza for music and fireworks.

Family and friends gathered Friday at the Kensico Dam Plaza for music and fireworks.

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
Members of the Gerard Carelli Orchestra warm up for the fireworks.

Members of the Gerard Carelli Orchestra warm up for the fireworks.

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
Family and friends gathered Friday at the Kensico Dam Plaza for music and fireworks.

Family and friends gathered Friday at the Kensico Dam Plaza for music and fireworks.

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
Family and friends gathered Friday at the Kensico Dam Plaza for music and fireworks.

Family and friends gathered Friday at the Kensico Dam Plaza for music and fireworks.

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
Family and friends gathered Friday at the Kensico Dam Plaza for music and fireworks.

Family and friends gathered Friday at the Kensico Dam Plaza for music and fireworks.

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman

Festival goers were treated to piped in music starting at 6 p.m., and one of the area's most impressive fireworks displays thrilled the audience, with the Gerard Carelli Orchestra playing in the background.

Plenty of food and refreshments were available, and there were areas for kids to play on the expansive site. Many families brought their own picnics.

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