Greenacres Celebrates July 4th
- Tuesday, 08 July 2025 08:02
- Last Updated: Tuesday, 08 July 2025 20:52
- Published: Tuesday, 08 July 2025 08:02
- Claudia Wang
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There’s nothing quite like a hometown 4th of July. On a sunny Friday morning, the Greenacres field filled with laughter, cheers, and red-white-and-blue as the Greenacres Neighborhood Association hosted its annual Independence Day celebration. From 9:00 to 11:15AM, families, friends, and neighbours gathered for a morning of community, tradition, and fun.
The festivities began with a welcoming breakfast, where fresh trays of watermelon, bagels, and juice cups were served to all. A dedicated volunteer Mary, stationed at the breakfast table, shared, “Every year I love being a part of this. It’s a great way to give back to the community.”
By 9:30AM, the field transformed into a lively playground of games for every age. Organized efficiently by time slots and age groups, events like the spoon race, three-legged race, sack race, dash, and beach ball bash kept everyone, from toddlers to teens to parents, on their feet and having fun. The friendly competition brought a sense of connection and joy to the neighborhood spirit.
GNA President Kristen Zakierski
At 10:45AM, the community gathered near the playground for a patriotic program. Hands on hearts, young and old recited the Pledge of Allegiance together, a shared moment that honored the deeper meaning of the holiday. Greenacres Neighborhood Association President Kristen Zakierski then addressed the crowd, thanking the many volunteers, the hardworking firefighters and the elected officials in attendance including Scarsdale Mayor Justin Arest, Deputy Mayor Dara Gruenberg, Assemblymember Amy Paulin and County Exectuive Ken Jenkins. Beloved Greenacres resident and bugle player Jack once again delivered a spectacular rendition of The Star-Spangled Banner.
The celebration ended with a quite literal splash. At 11:00AM, the Greenacres Gallop and Super-Soaking Fire Hose began. Kids in bathing suits dashed across the field, shrieking with laughter as the firefighters aimed the fire hose across the crowds in the fields. Parents, neighbors, and children all ran through the mist, caught in the spirit of fun and freedom.
Cynthia Crowe, Kristen Zakierski and Andrew Sereysky
This special morning was a reminder of the strong community, shared traditions, and the long history of Greenacres. Zakierski added, "Events like this remind us why Greenacres is such a special place to live. Seeing neighbors of all ages come together to celebrate is what community is all about. We’re so grateful to everyone who helped bring this tradition to life.”
Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins, Scarsdale Deputy Mayor Dara Gruenberg, Scarsdale Mayor Justin Arest and Assemblymember Amy Paulin
