The amusement park is 100 years old! Every year ahead of the summer season inspectors from DOB's Elevator Unit head to Coney Island to inspect the amusement park rides to make sure that they are ...

Electric lights were available in the US since the 1880s, but were not common until half a century later, which is why the ...

That’s because the day marks the “Blessing of the Rides” and the official season opening of Deno’s Wonder Wheel Amusement Park in Coney Island. The tradition continues this coming Sunday, April 13.

Warren County amusement park Kings Island officially opened for the 2025 season this past weekend, and it’s to be a big one— with new food offerings, updated attractions and more.

Photo courtesy of Luna Park in Coney Island Zamperla mentioned that the ... For so many people, the sights and sounds of the amusement rides here like the Cyclone are so important to them.” ...

It was a chilly but dry and hopeful day during the official opening and Blessing of the Rides at Deno’s Wonder Wheel ...

CONEY ISLAND, Brooklyn -- Luna Park, home to Coney Island's famous Cyclone roller coaster, drew a loyal, enthusiastic crowd to its annual opening ceremonies. Coney Island's self-proclaimed monarch ...