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❤️💛💚 Juneteenth & Civic Season: What Is Your Wish for America? ❤️💛💚

Today we celebrate Juneteenth and the beginning of Civic Season, a nationwide movement led by Made By Us that takes place each year between Juneteenth and July 4th. Civic Season encourages people to connect with history, engage with their communities, and reflect on the future they hope to help shape.

As part of Civic Season and America’s upcoming 250th anniversary, the New Rochelle America 250 Wish Project invites visitors to share their hopes, dreams, and wishes for the nation’s future. Through this interactive community art installation, every wish becomes part of a growing display of community voices and aspirations.

Wishes collected in New Rochelle will join thousands of others being gathered at libraries, museums, and community spaces across the country as part of the national Wish Wall initiative coordinated by Made By Us.

📍 Visit the America 250 Wish Project at New Rochelle Public Library through June 23 and add your voice to this growing community artwork

What is your wish for America's future?

Presented by the New Rochelle Downtown Business Improvement District in partnership with Made By Us; New Rochelle Public Library and the New Rochelle 250 Committee of the City of New Rochelle, NY

📍 THIS WEEKEND IN NEW RO | June 19–21

Your downtown lineup is stacked. Swipe through and make your plans 👇

FRIDAY, JUNE 19
✨ TLPC Juneteenth Celebration — Noon–6pm @ Glen Island Park
🔮 Ladies Night @ NoMa Social — 8pm–2am | psychic readings + live music

SATURDAY, JUNE 20
🇯🇵 Japan Fes NY — 1–9pm @ 20 Anderson St

SUNDAY, JUNE 21
☕ Chai with the Mayor — 10–11am @ Mona
🥂 Father’s Day Brunch @ Modern — 11am–3:30pm | $46pp
Alvin & Friends Brunch| $60pp
🥒 Father’s Day Rage Robins @ Pickle Rage — 1–3pm

Vendor applications are now open for the City of New Rochelle's 2026 Holiday Market!

The City is seeking artisans, makers, food vendors, and small businesses to participate in this seasonal market at New Roc City from December 3–20.

The New Rochelle Downtown BID is pleased to share this opportunity with local entrepreneurs looking to showcase their products and connect with holiday shoppers from across the region. Details and application follow.

📍 New Roc City
📅 December 3–20, 2026



Learn more:
https://www.newrochelleny.gov/1842/NRNY-Holiday-Market

Apply here:
https://form.typeform.com/to/qf2bCssR?typeform-source=www.newrochelleny.gov

⚽☀️ What a great kickoff to the Summer of Soccer!
This was just the beginning—Summer of Soccer is happening now through the July 19 Finale Fest in Downtown New Rochelle.
Stay tuned for more watch parties, events, and soccer celebrations throughout the tournament! 🇺🇸⚽

Even the skyline was celebrating. 🏀🧡💙

New York City's skyline lit up in blue and orange following the Knicks' win, creating a spectacular view across the region.

Congratulations to the Knicks on another exciting playoff victory. New York is buzzing today.

📸 View from Two Clinton in Downtown New Rochelle

🏀 A Wish Came True! 🏀"Knicks Win Championship."

One of the wishes shared on our America 250 Wish Wall at the New Rochelle Public Library simply read:

"Knicks Win Championship."

After last night's incredible victory, New York fans have plenty to celebrate! 🎉

The Wish Wall has been filling with hopes, dreams, drawings, and ideas for America's future. Some wishes are heartfelt, some inspiring, some ambitious, and some are pure New York optimism.

Presented by the New Rochelle Downtown BID in partnership with the New Rochelle Public Library and the New Rochelle 250 Committee, the City of New Rochelle initiative leading local commemorations of America's 250th anniversary, this interactive exhibit invites visitors of all ages to share their hopes for America's future and explore the wishes already shared by neighbors, friends, and families.

The children's drawings are especially wonderful and offer a unique glimpse into how our youngest residents imagine America's future.

📅 On display through June 23 during regular library hours.

There's still one more week to visit, add your wish, and become part of this growing community conversation.

What's your wish for America's future? 🇺🇸

New Rochelle Public Library
New Rochelle Public Library Foundation
City of New Rochelle, NY
New Ro Downtown

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