New Rochelle's Kite Day Fills Davenport Park Skies With Color

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- More than 500 people showed up for the second annual Kite Day at Davenport Park in New Rochelle on Saturday, May 17.

New Rochelle hosted the second annual Kite Day at Davenport Park on Saturday, May 17.
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Youth Council members Brielle Bonetti and Michelle Oliveros sign in participants at the second annual Kite Day
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Joe Jenkins

05/21/2014 4:00 a.m.

This year featured kite flying and activities along with music by DJ Third Stone, food for sale from Beechmont Tavern, and a health and wellness expo.

"As evidenced by the response from more than 500 participants, we are proud to have produced such a wonderful family special event with our community partners and ushered in fantastic spring weather with colorful kites soaring above our majestic Davenport Park,” Parks and Recreation Commissioner Bill Zimmermann said in a statement.

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