The City of Kingston, NY

    Welcome to the City of Kingston, NY

    Kingston, dating to the arrival of the Dutch in 1652, is a vibrant city with rich history and architecture, was the state's first capital, and a thriving arts community. City Hall is in the heart of the community at 420 Broadway, and is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except July & August (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.).  Come tour our historic City, with restaurants that are among the region's finest, and local shopping that promises unique finds.

    Historic Churches

    Kingston is home to many historic churches. The oldest church still standing is the First Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of Kingston which was organized in 1659. Referred to as The Old Dutch Church, it is located in Uptown Kingston. Many of the city's historic churches populate Wurts street (6 in one block) among them Hudson Valley Wedding Chapel is a recently restored church built in 1867 and now a chapel hosting weddings. Another church in the Rondout is located at 72 Spring Street. Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church was founded in 1849. The original church building at the corner of Hunter Street and Ravine Street burned to the ground in the late 1850s. The current church on Spring Street was built in 1874.

    Kingston, NY

    Kingston became New York's first capital in 1777, and was burned by the British on October 13, 1777, after the Battles of Saratoga. In the 19th century, the city became an important transport hub after the discovery of natural cement in the region, and had both railroad and canal connections.

    Kingston, NY

    The town of Rondout, New York, now a part of the city of Kingston, became an important freight hub for the transportation of coal from Honesdale, Pennsylvania to New York City through the Delaware and Hudson Canal. This hub was later used to transport other goods, including bluestone. Kingston shaped and shipped most of the bluestone made to create the sidewalks of New York City.

     

    Contact Us

    City Hall Address:
    420 Broadway
    Kingston, New York
    12401

    Phone:
    (845) 331-0080
    Email:
    [email protected]

    Kingston Events

    5/28/2026 - 56th Annual Children’s Day Parade to Be Held on July 10, 2026. Registration Now Open!

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    May 28, 2026

     

    Mayor Noble Announces 56th Annual Children’s Day Parade to Be Held on July 10, 2026

    Registration Now Open!  

     

     

    KINGSTON, NY – Mayor Steven T. Noble and the City of Kingston Parks and Recreation Department are pleased to announce the 56th Annual Children’s Day Parade will be held on Friday, July 10, 2026. The theme this year is Marvel Movies & Comics.

    Registration for participation in the 2026 Children’s Day Parade is now open at https://kingston.recdesk.com/Community/Program?category=1

    Mayor Noble said, “We are proud to bring the Children’s Day Parade back for its 56th year. The parade is a beloved tradition that our community looks forward to every year. This is a great opportunity for Kingston’s youth and families to come together, celebrate, and show off their creativity.”

    Lynsey Timbrouck, Director of the Kingston Parks and Recreation Department said, “As always, we are thrilled to bring the Children’s Day Parade back for the community! This year’s Marvel Movies and Comics theme was the clear fan-favorite and will no doubt bring some fun, creative energy to the event.”

    Parade Route

    The parade will step off Pine Grove Avenue onto Broadway at 6:00pm. The parade will proceed up Broadway and onto Albany Avenue, make a right turn onto Clinton Avenue and then another right turn onto Westbrook Lane. Floats and units will then continue down Westbrook Lane, pass the Herzog’s lumberyard, and will take the next left towards the back of Herzog’s store.

    For more information about the Children’s Day Parade, please contact the Parks and Recreation office at 845-481-7330 or [email protected].

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