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Peekskill Celebration Draws Thousands

by Art Cusano Neighbors 08/05/12  Comment
Dragon Boat teams started competing early in the morning into the afternoon at the Peekskill Celebration. Photo Credit: Art Cusano
Boat teams came from as far away as Pennsylvania to compete in the event at the Peekskill Celebration. Photo Credit: Art Cusano
The rose ceremony to honor those who have been lost to cancer is always an emotional moment at the Peekskill Celebration. Photo Credit: Sue Guzman
Winning teams in the cancer awareness races were awarded medals following the races at the Peekskill Celebration. Photo Credit: Art Cusano
At the Peekskill Celebration, food and drink vendors of all kinds were on hand for hungry and thirsty visitors. Photo Credit: Art Cusano
Craft vendors were also on hand at the Peekskill Celebration, selling their wares. Photo Credit: Art Cusano
Charities such as the Kathleen F. Marks Foundation had booths at the Peekskill Celebration to help raise awareness of their work. Photo Credit: Art Cusano
The Yorktown Grange had live animals on hand for children to meet at the Peekskill Celebration. Photo Credit: Art Cusano
The Girls Scouts were at the celebration with crafts for girls. Photo Credit: Art Cusano
Bands such as Uncle Joel's Comb performed on the main stage throughout the day into the evening at the Peekskill Celebration. Photo Credit: Art Cusano

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PEEKSKILL, N.Y. — The 2012 Peekskill Celebration drew thousands of people to the city Friday and Saturday.

Saturday's dragon boat races drew groups of participants from as far away as Pennsylvania, and hundreds of spectators lined the riverfront to watch the spectacle.

In addition to rides for children, there were plenty of food and craft vendors and community groups on hand for the event, along with live entertainers. 

For photos from this weekend's festivities, check out the photo gallery above. And for 200 photos from this year's event and hundreds of photos from many other Peekskill events, check out The Peekskill Daily Voice Flickr page.

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