Cultural FestivalExperience a multitude of cultures this summer without ever leaving the country. Gather your family and friends, leave your passport at home and enjoy traditions from around the world.

All festivals will be held rain or shine. Seating is informal; bring blankets or folding chairs for seating on the lawn. No coolers will be allowed. Admission and parking are free.*

All events, dates, times and locations are subject to change. 

2024 Cultural Heritage Festivals.
Cultural CelebrationDate and TimeLocation
Polish Sunday, May 19, Noon – 6 p.m. Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla
Asian-American Saturday, June 1, Noon – 6 p.m. Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla
Albanian Sunday, June 2, Noon – 6 p.m. Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla
African-American Sunday, June 23, Noon – 6 p.m. Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla
Hispanic Sunday, July 7, Noon – 6 p.m. Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla
Irish-American Sunday, July 14, Noon – 6 p.m.
(Admission: $5 adults; free for ages 14 and under)
Ridge Road Park, Hartsdale
Italian Sunday, July 21, Noon – 6 p.m. Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla
India Sunday, Aug. 4, Noon – 6 p.m. Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla
Jewish Sunday, Aug. 18, Noon – 6 p.m. Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla
Muslim Heritage Sunday, Aug. 25, Noon – 6 p.m. Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla

Kensico Dam Plaza is located at the north end of the Bronx River Parkway, in Valhalla. (Directions)
Ridge Road Park is located at 287 Ridge Road, Hartsdale (Directions)

Please be advised that on May 19, June 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, July 7, 14, 21 and 28 the Bronx River Parkway will be closed for Bicycle Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (closed 8 a.m. to noon for July Bicycle Sundays events only) between Scarsdale Road in Yonkers and the Westchester County Center in White Plains. Kensico Dam Plaza can be accessed via Route 22, from the north or south.