Albanian Heritage Day will take place on Sunday, June 1, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla.
This festival will feature Albanian cuisine, beverages, dancing and a variety of sports. The event will also include live performances by Ermina Bushi, Indrit Mlita, the folkdance group Rozafati and children from the Mother Tereza Center. DJ Geni will play lively traditional music from all regions of Albania.
Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins said: “Immersing yourself in Westchester’s rich cultural diversity cultivates broader perspectives and a deeper appreciation for the varied lifestyles and viewpoints of its residents. Cultural festivals serve as powerful conduits for empathy and compassion, illuminating the universal human experiences that transcend cultural boundaries.”
Commissioner of the Westchester County Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation Kathy O’Connor said: “Experiencing other backgrounds expands our perspectives of the varied ways our County’s populations live and think. Kensico Dam Plaza is a beautiful venue for all the wonderful perspectives this event offers.”
Please be advised that the Bronx River Parkway will be closed for Bicycle Sundays between Scarsdale Road in Yonkers and the Westchester County Center in White Plains in June and July from 8 a.m. to noon. Kensico Dam Plaza can be accessed via Route 22, from the north or south.
The festival will be held rain or shine. Seating is informal; bring blankets or folding chairs for sitting on the lawn. Coolers aren’t allowed. Admission and parking are free.*
The other 2025 heritage festivals are:
- African-American, Sunday, June 22, noon to 6 p.m., Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla
- Hispanic, Sunday, July 13, noon to 6 p.m., Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla
- Irish-American, Sunday, July 13, noon to 6 p.m., Ridge Road Park, Hartsdale
*Admission: $5 adults; free ages 14 and under - Italian, Sunday, July 20, noon to 6 p.m., Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla
- Arab, Sunday, July 20, noon to 6 p.m., Ridge Road Park, Hartsdale
- India, Sunday, Aug. 3, noon to 6 p.m., Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla
- Jewish, Sunday, Aug. 17, noon to 6 p.m., Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla
- Muslim, Sunday, Aug. 24, noon to 6 p.m., Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla
Kensico Dam Plaza is at the north end of the Bronx River Parkway, in Valhalla.
Ridge Road Park is at 287 Ridge Road, Hartsdale.
Albanian Heritage Day is sponsored by Westchester County Parks and Our Lady of Shkodra Church in Hartsdale.
For more information, call (914) 231-4500.
