Frosty Day: The Famous Snowman's Birthplace Is Ready To Celebrate

ARMONK, NY — It's a sad moment when Frosty the Snowman melts away as the mercury rises, but "don't you cry," because the Annual Frosty Day is taking place this weekend in his hometown of Armonk and you can help welcome Frosty home for the holidays.

Long-time Armonk resident, Steve Nelson wrote the famous 1950 "Frosty the Snowman" tune, and according to Frosty Day organizers, the historic district in Armonk was the inspiration for the "village square" where Frosty the Snowman dared the children to "catch me if you can."

Late town board member, Becky Kittredge told the Journal News in 2011 that Armonk's former chief of police, John Hergenhan, was the inspiration for the policeman in the song who hollered "Stop!"

A full afternoon of fun-filled family activities is scheduled for this Sunday:

• Noon - 3:30 p.m.: Build-a-Frosty, train rides, dance and music performers, face painting, horse and wagon rides, singers, craft activities, inflatables, Santa, Frosty cartoons at the library, Frosty. See full details here.
• 3:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.: Shinbone Alley Stilt Band — Main Street
• 4 p.m.: Frosty Day Parade with 40+ groups, lit-up floats, vehicles decorated, costumed characters and more. The parade will travel north on Main St. to Maple Ave. and then to Wampus Brook Park.
• 4:30 p.m.: Holiday Lighting Ceremony and sing-a-long, Wampus Brook Park gazebo.

According to the organizers, almost every business, shop and merchant in Armonk will somehow be involved in Frosty Day.

Friends of Frosty Inc., a non-profit volunteer organization in charge of the event, asks visitors to contribute to its "Help Frosty Help Others" campaign by donating winter coats, hats, mittens and scarves as part of its Winter Warmth project. There will be clothing bins all around town during the festivities.

Find more details about Armonk and Frosty the Snowman here.

Town of North Castle Police Department Traffic Advisory: On Sunday, between noon and 7 p.m., the area of Main St. (Rte 128), Maple Ave. & Bedford Rd., by Route 22, will be closed due to the Frosty festivities and parade. Drivers should seek alternative routes.

This story was updated with North Castle PD's traffic advisory.