NEW ROCHELLE, NY (October 26, 2026) — The City of New Rochelle, in partnership with the New Rochelle Downtown Business Improvement District (BID) and the New Rochelle Chamber of Commerce, is set to host a Halloween-themed Plaza Night at Anderson on Thursday, October 29, with a rain date of October 31. The event, located at Anderson Plaza, will run from 6 to 9 p.m.
The evening will feature music, a Thriller-inspired dance performance by Total Package, sponsored by the Downtown BID, and additional Halloween-themed entertainment. A Halloween costume contest is scheduled for 8 p.m., with prizes provided by local businesses through the New Rochelle BID. A Mobile City Hall will also be on-site, offering information about city services and resources. Downtown businesses will present special discounts, encouraging exploration of local shops.
Community Engagement
City Manager Wilfredo Melendez expressed the aim of the event, saying, “Plaza Night at Anderson is an opportunity to bring people together, create engaging experiences in our public spaces and support the businesses that make our downtown special.” The initiative seeks to foster community participation and enhance downtown as a destination.
Anne Gold, Executive Director of the New Rochelle Downtown Business Improvement District, added, “Plaza Night at Anderson kicks off a spooktacular weekend in downtown New Rochelle. Download the Halloween Bash map at newrochelledowntown.com, follow it to a special or two, and keep the festivities going.”
This article was prepared with the assistance of AI tools under the direction and editing of Robert Cox.
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