Westchester Thanksgiving Parade
November 18, 2023
November 19, 2022
Capes For A Cos had the honor of walking in the Westchester Thanksgiving Parade and greeting the crowd of spectators! This event was sponsored by the New Rochelle Chamber of Commerce.
“Field of Screams” Halloween Event
October 28, 2023
October 29, 2022
Capes had the honor of participating in the annual Halloween Festivities at Ridge Road Park. This event is sponsored by Miracle League of Westchester and included trick-or-treating, hayrides, pumpkin picking, and a sensory-friendly haunted house.
Rory’s Reveal Event
July 29, 2023
On July 29, 2023, we held a Reveal Event for Rory and his family, at the James V Harmon Community Center, where we unveiled Rory’s Bat Mobile and Batman costume!
We were so lucky to have been gifted the presence of Hastings Police, Hastings Fire, Yonkers Police, Yonkers Fire, and FDNY at Rory's Reveal!
The Hastings Police Department made Rory an honorary Police Officer, presenting him with his own uniform and custom-made badge! Westchester County Legislator James Nolan also presented a proclamation declaring July 29th in honor of Rory in Westchester County!
Hastings Fire parked a fire truck out front that the children at the event could explore and touch, and Yonkers Police also brought several giveaways and goodies for the children at the event!
We also had the honor of hearing from Tim Sullivan with Yonkers Fire and Chris Horrigan with FDNY 84 Engine/Ladder 34, who both knew Rory's uncle and paid a moving tribute to him during the event. Chris also had the opportunity to introduce us to his non-profit organization, Lil' Bravest, which was started in honor of Rory O'Flaherty.
It's heroes like these that make our events so memorable and incredibly special. We are honored to support them and continue to welcome these incredible departments into the Capes family.
The Chocolate Box Cocoa Van fed our guests, along with Prospector Popcorn, a gourmet popcorn non-profit who provides equal employment opportunities for disabled adults!
A huge thank you goes out to all of the volunteers, vendors, partners, and sponsors for this event! We could not have done this without you!
Honored at Cosplay Runway show during New York Fashion Week
September 10, 2022
Capes For A Cos was honored during New York Fashion Week with a chance to walk the runway! Our volunteers escorted Anthony in his fire fighter costume, during a fashion show dedicated to costume design. This event was sponsored by the organization, Cosplay Runway.
Cosplay Visit to Elizabeth Seton Children’s School
July 29, 2022
On July 29, 2022, Capes For A Cos was invited to come in cosplay to attend “Super Hero Day” for all of the students at Elizabeth Seton Children’s School in White Plains! Dedicated to helping students achieve and find joy in learning, Elizabeth Seton Children’s School is the preeminent special education program for children ages 18 months to 8 years with complex medical needs.
Each student used their creativity and artistic skills to make their own cape, mask, and crown to wear when they met their heroes! We had so much fun getting to spend time with these incredibly special little ones and we can’t wait to come back!
Anthony’s Reveal Event
May 21, 2022
On May 21, 2022, we held a Reveal Event for Anthony and his family, at the Yonkers Station 1 Fire House, where we unveiled the fire truck and the firefighter costume!
Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano honored the Yonkers Firefighters Local Station 1 for their service to the community and presented a proclamation on behalf of the city council declaring May 21st as Anthony Ralph Piacente Day in the city of Yonkers!
County Legislator James Nolan, also presented a proclamation on behalf of Westchester County, declaring May 25th as Anthony Ralph Piacente Day in Westchester County! His proclamation also honored Capes For A Cos and their service to the county! An absolutely memorable moment.
Congressman Joseph DioGuardi also spoke and honored Capes For A Cos with a donation to our organization from his foundation.
And lastly, Louis Vellucci, retired Yonkers Firefighter, had the pleasure of presenting Anthony with a certificate for becoming the youngest inducted honorary firefighter in Yonkers history!
Truly some incredibly rewarding honors for Anthony, his family, and our organization!
El Patio Food Truck and the Chocolate Box Cocoa Van fed our guests, along with Prospector Popcorn, a gourmet popcorn non-profit who provides equal employment opportunities for disabled adults!
Kaos Productions kept the music going while we held a raffle for prizes as well as the sale of Capes t-shirts and embroidered sweatshirts!
A huge thank you goes out to all of the volunteers, vendors, partners, and sponsors for this event! We could not have done this without you!
