Friday, May 22:
Behind-the-scenes tour of Deno’s Wonder Wheel Park
ERT on Luna Park's Thunderbolt
Plaque presentation and lunch at B&B Carousell
Grant presentation to Coney Island History Project, followed by guided tour of Coney Island
Visit to Coney Island Museum and remarks from Lisa Mangels, great-granddaughter of W.F. Mangels
Coney Island Circus Sideshow
Enjoy the rides of Luna Park & Deno's Wonder Wheel Park!
Saturday May 23:
Plaque presentation to Deno’s Wonder Wheel
Plaque presentation to Playland
Behind-the-scenes tour of Playland
Sunday, May 24
Visit to Adventureland
In addition, Ride Entertainment is offering rides on several of their locations throughout the city:
-Forest Park Carousel (Queens)
-SeaGlass Carousel (Manhattan)
-Pier 62 Carousel (Manhattan)
-Fantasy Forest Carousel & Corona Cobra coaster (Queens)
While there is no set meet up times at these attractions, attendees can simply show their event badge at each site for a complimentary ride at any time during Memorial Day weekend.
More information will be provided as details are finalized. This schedule is tentative and may change. For your planning purposes, we expect to begin at 10 a.m. on May 22nd and wrap up in the early afternoon of May 24th.