WPCNR DOINGS. June 30, 2010:

The City of White Plains, and the Department of Recreation and Parks is hosting its 2010 Independence Day Celebration on Thursday, July 1st at White Plains High School on Bryant Avenue and North Street from 6pm to 10pm.

This year’s extravaganza will feature the usual food, fun and fireworks, along with a performance by “Tramps Like Us” – a Bruce Springsteen tribute band.  There will also be plenty to do for kids like face painting, magic and variety shows, games, and inflatable rides.   One of the highlights of the night will begin at 7:30 p.m., when the West Point Black Knights Sports Parachute Team makes a jump onto the school grounds.

The celebration will end with the traditional fireworks display, put on by International Fireworks.  Rain date for the event is Friday July 2nd.